How to pronounce discrepancy
Say it like dih-SKREP-un-see. Discrepancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREP).
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- dih
- SKREP
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discrepancy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discrepancy
American and British speakers say discrepancy in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ in the US and /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKREP-un-see.
What does discrepancy mean?
- An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.“They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.”
- The state or quality of being discrepant.
Where does discrepancy come from?
Borrowed from Latin discrepantia, from discrepans, from discrepō, from crepō.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying discrepancy
How do you pronounce discrepancy?
Say dih-SKREP-un-see. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discrepancy?
Discrepancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREP). Broken into parts: dih · SKREP · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say discrepancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ and the British form is /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.