How to pronounce discus
Say it like DIS-kus. Discus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discus
American and British speakers say discus in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪskəs/ in the US and /ˈdɪskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-kus.
What does discus mean?
- A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
- The athletics event of discus throw.
- A discus fish (genus Symphysodon)
Words that rhyme with discus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discus.
Questions about saying discus
How do you pronounce discus?
Say DIS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discus?
Discus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say discus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪskəs/ and the British form is /ˈdɪskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.