How to pronounce discreetly
Say it like dih-SKREET-lee. Discreetly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET).
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- dih
- SKREET
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discreetly 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.
- SKREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discreetly
American and British speakers say discreetly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskritli/ in the US and /dɪˈskriːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKREET-lee.
What does discreetly mean?
- Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly.
- Inconspicuously.
Where does discreetly come from?
From discreet + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with discreetly
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Questions about saying discreetly
How do you pronounce discreetly?
Say dih-SKREET-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskritli/. In British English it is /dɪˈskriːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discreetly?
Discreetly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET). Broken into parts: dih · SKREET · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say discreetly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskritli/ and the British form is /dɪˈskriːtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.