How to pronounce discriminatively
Say it like dih-SKRIM-ih-nuh-tiv-lee. Discriminatively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- ih
- nuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminatively 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discriminatively
- 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-nuh-tiv-lee.
What does discriminatively mean?
- With discrimination or distinction.
Where does discriminatively come from?
From discriminative + -ly.
Questions about saying discriminatively
How do you pronounce discriminatively?
Say dih-SKRIM-ih-nuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪvli/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminatively?
Discriminatively has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · ih · nuh · tiv · lee.
Is discriminatively 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 /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪvli/ (dih-SKRIM-ih-nuh-tiv-lee).