How to pronounce indiscretion
Say it like in-dih-SKRESH-un. Indiscretion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRESH).
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- in
- dih
- SKRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indiscretion 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.
- SKRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indiscretion
American and British speakers say indiscretion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-SKRESH-un.
What does indiscretion mean?
- The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion“political indiscretion”
- An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.“forgive an indiscretion”
- A brief sexual liaison.
Where does indiscretion come from?
From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.
Words that rhyme with indiscretion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indiscretion.
Questions about saying indiscretion
How do you pronounce indiscretion?
Say in-dih-SKRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indiscretion?
Indiscretion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRESH). Broken into parts: in · dih · SKRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say indiscretion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.