How to pronounce discredited
Say it like dih-SKRED-ih-tid. Discredited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRED).
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- dih
- SKRED
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discredited 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.
- SKREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discredited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKRED-ih-tid.
What does discredited mean?
- Considered invalid, unreliable, or untrustworthy.
- simple past and past participle of discredit How to pronounce discredit
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Words that rhyme with discredited
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Questions about saying discredited
How do you pronounce discredited?
Say dih-SKRED-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɛdɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɛdɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discredited?
Discredited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRED). Broken into parts: dih · SKRED · ih · tid.
Is discredited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈskrɛdɪtɪd/ (dih-SKRED-ih-tid).