How to pronounce discrepant
Say it like DIS-krih-punt. Discrepant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- krih
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discrepant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discrepant
American and British speakers say discrepant in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/ in the US and /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-krih-punt.
What does discrepant mean?
- Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
Where does discrepant come from?
From Latin discrepāns, present participle of discrepō (“to differ in sound, differ, disagree”), from dis- (“apart”) + crepō (“to make a noise, crackle”).
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Questions about saying discrepant
How do you pronounce discrepant?
Say DIS-krih-punt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discrepant?
Discrepant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · krih · punt.
Do Americans and Brits say discrepant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪskrɪpənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.