How to pronounce discussion
Say it like dih-SKUHSH-un. Discussion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHSH).
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- dih
- SKUHSH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discussion 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.
- SKUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discussion
American and British speakers say discussion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHSH-un.
What does discussion mean?
- an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic“the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic”“his treatment of the race question is badly biased”
- an exchange of views on some topic“we had a good discussion”“we had a word or two about it”
Where does discussion come from?
From Old French discussion, from Late Latin discussiō, from Latin discutiō.
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Words that rhyme with discussion
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Questions about saying discussion
How do you pronounce discussion?
Say dih-SKUHSH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discussion?
Discussion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHSH). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHSH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say discussion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.