How to pronounce discredit
Say it like dis-KRED-ut. Discredit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED).
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- dis
- KRED
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discredit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discredit
American and British speakers say discredit in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈkrɛdət/ in the US and /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-KRED-it.
What does discredit mean?
- Discrediting or disbelieving.
- A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.
- The state of being discredited or disbelieved.“Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.”
- To harm the good reputation of (a person).“The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.”
- To cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable.“The evidence would tend to discredit such a theory.”
Where does discredit come from?
From dis- + credit.
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Questions about saying discredit
How do you pronounce discredit?
Say dis-KRED-ut. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈkrɛdət/. In British English it is /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discredit?
Discredit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED). Broken into parts: dis · KRED · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say discredit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈkrɛdət/ and the British form is /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.