How to pronounce discriminating
Say it like dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-ting. Discriminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discriminating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKRIM-ih-nay-tingg.
What does discriminating mean?
- Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
- Having a discerning judgment or taste.
- present participle and gerund of discriminate How to pronounce discriminate
Words that rhyme with discriminating
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Questions about saying discriminating
How do you pronounce discriminating?
Say dih-SKRIM-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminating?
Discriminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · uh · nay · ting.
Is discriminating 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 /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋɡ/ (dih-SKRIM-ih-nay-tingg).