How to pronounce discussions
Say it like dih-SKUHSH-unz. Discussions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHSH).
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- dih
- SKUHSH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discussions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discussions
American and British speakers say discussions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌʃənz/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHSH-unz.
What does discussions mean?
- plural of discussion How to pronounce discussion
Questions about saying discussions
How do you pronounce discussions?
Say dih-SKUHSH-unz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discussions?
Discussions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHSH). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHSH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say discussions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.