How to pronounce discrepancies
Say it like dih-SKREP-un-seez. Discrepancies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREP).
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- dih
- SKREP
- un
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discrepancies 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.
- SKREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discrepancies
American and British speakers say discrepancies in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/ in the US and /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKREP-un-seez.
What does discrepancies mean?
- plural of discrepancy How to pronounce discrepancy
Questions about saying discrepancies
How do you pronounce discrepancies?
Say dih-SKREP-un-seez. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discrepancies?
Discrepancies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREP). Broken into parts: dih · SKREP · un · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say discrepancies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/ and the British form is /dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.