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