How to pronounce discretely
Say it like dih-SKREET-lee. Discretely 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
Discretely 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 discretely
American and British speakers say discretely in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskritli/ in the US and /dɪˈskriːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKREET-lee.
What does discretely mean?
- As a separate independent unit.
Where does discretely come from?
From discrete + -ly.
Words that rhyme with discretely
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Words that sound like discretely
Questions about saying discretely
How do you pronounce discretely?
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 discretely?
Discretely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET). Broken into parts: dih · SKREET · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say discretely 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.
What words sound the same as discretely?
Discretely sounds the same as discreetly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.