How to pronounce discriminated
Say it like dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-tid. Discriminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminated 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.
- SKRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discriminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-tid.
What does discriminated mean?
- simple past and past participle of discriminate How to pronounce discriminate
Questions about saying discriminated
How do you pronounce discriminated?
Say dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminated?
Discriminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · uh · nay · tid.
Is discriminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪd/ (dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-tid).