How to pronounce discriminates
Say it like dih-SKRIM-uh-nayts. Discriminates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminates 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.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of discriminates
American and British speakers say discriminates in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/ in the US and /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKRIM-uh-nayts.
What does discriminates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discriminate How to pronounce discriminate
Questions about saying discriminates
How do you pronounce discriminates?
Say dih-SKRIM-uh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminates?
Discriminates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · uh · nayts.
Do Americans and Brits say discriminates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/ and the British form is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.