How to pronounce discovers
Say it like dih-SKUHV-erz. Discovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discovers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-uz.
What does discovers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discover How to pronounce discover
Questions about saying discovers
How do you pronounce discovers?
Say dih-SKUHV-erz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discovers?
Discovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · erz.
Is discovers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈskʌvəz/ (dih-SKUHV-uz).