How to pronounce discussant
Say it like dih-SKUHS-unt. Discussant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS).
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- dih
- SKUHS
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discussant 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.
- SKUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discussant
American and British speakers say discussant in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌsənt/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHS-unt.
What does discussant mean?
- Someone involved in a discussion, especially a participant in a formal discussion or who has been assigned a particular role or topic.
Where does discussant come from?
From discuss + -ant.
Questions about saying discussant
How do you pronounce discussant?
Say dih-SKUHS-unt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌsənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discussant?
Discussant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHS · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say discussant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌsənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.