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