How to pronounce discovery
Say it like dih-SKUHV-uh-ree. Discovery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discovery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discovery
American and British speakers say discovery in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌvəri/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-uh-ree.
What does discovery mean?
- the act of discovering something
- something that is discovered
- a productive insight
Where does discovery come from?
from discover + -ery, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying discovery
How do you pronounce discovery?
Say dih-SKUHV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvəri/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discovery?
Discovery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say discovery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌvəri/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.