How to pronounce discusses
Say it like dih-SKUHS-uz. Discusses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS).
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- dih
- SKUHS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discusses 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discusses
American and British speakers say discusses in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌsəz/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHS-iz.
What does discusses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discuss How to pronounce discuss
Questions about saying discusses
How do you pronounce discusses?
Say dih-SKUHS-uz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌsəz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discusses?
Discusses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHS · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say discusses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌsəz/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.