How to pronounce discrete
Say it like dih-SKREET. Discrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET).
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- dih
- SKREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discrete 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.
American vs British pronunciation of discrete
American and British speakers say discrete in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskrit/ in the US and /dɪˈskriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKREET.
What does discrete mean?
- constituting a separate entity or part“a government with three discrete divisions”“on two distinct occasions”
Where does discrete come from?
From Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, past participle of discernō (“divide”), from dis- + cernō (“sift”).
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Words that rhyme with discrete
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Questions about saying discrete
How do you pronounce discrete?
Say dih-SKREET. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrit/. In British English it is /dɪˈskriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discrete?
Discrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET). Broken into parts: dih · SKREET.
Do Americans and Brits say discrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskrit/ and the British form is /dɪˈskriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as discrete?
Discrete sounds the same as discreet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.