How to pronounce discussed
Say it like dih-SKUHST. Discussed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHST).
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- dih
- SKUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discussed 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.
- SKUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of discussed
American and British speakers say discussed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌst/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHST.
What does discussed mean?
- simple past and past participle of discuss How to pronounce discuss
- Having been put under discussion.
Words that rhyme with discussed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discussed.
Questions about saying discussed
How do you pronounce discussed?
Say dih-SKUHST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌst/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discussed?
Discussed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHST). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say discussed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌst/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.