How to pronounce discriminatory
Say it like dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tor-ee. Discriminatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM).
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- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discriminatory 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discriminatory
American and British speakers say discriminatory in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskrɪmənəˌtɔri/ in the US and /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKRIM-ih-nuh-tuh-rih.
What does discriminatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).
- Showing prejudice or bias.“discriminatory attitude”
Where does discriminatory come from?
From discriminate + -ory.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying discriminatory
How do you pronounce discriminatory?
Say dih-SKRIM-uh-nuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɪmənəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discriminatory?
Discriminatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: dih · SKRIM · uh · nuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say discriminatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskrɪmənəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.