How to pronounce indiscrete
Say it like in-dih-SKREET. Indiscrete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKREET).
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- in
- dih
- SKREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indiscrete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indiscrete
American and British speakers say indiscrete in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈskrit/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-SKREET.
What does indiscrete mean?
- Not discrete mathematically.
- Not divided into discrete parts.
- having at most two open sets
Where does indiscrete come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin indiscrētus (“unseparated”).
Words that rhyme with indiscrete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indiscrete.
Questions about saying indiscrete
How do you pronounce indiscrete?
Say in-dih-SKREET. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈskrit/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indiscrete?
Indiscrete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKREET). Broken into parts: in · dih · SKREET.
Do Americans and Brits say indiscrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈskrit/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.