How to pronounce discursion
Say it like dih-SKUR-zhun. Discursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR).
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- dih
- SKUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discursion 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.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discursion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKUR-shun.
What does discursion mean?
- Digression.
- Ratiocination; step-by-step philosophical reasoning, as opposed to intuition.
Where does discursion come from?
From Latin discursiō, from discurrō (“to run to and fro”); compare the English discurre, discurrent, discursation, and discurse.
Words that rhyme with discursion
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Questions about saying discursion
How do you pronounce discursion?
Say dih-SKUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɝʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discursion?
Discursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR). Broken into parts: dih · SKUR · zhun.
Is discursion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ (dih-SKUR-shun).