How to pronounce indiscriminate
Say it like in-dih-SKRIM-uh-nut. Indiscriminate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIM).
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- in
- dih
- SKRIM
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indiscriminate 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.
- SKRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indiscriminate
American and British speakers say indiscriminate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/ in the US and /ɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-SKRIM-ih-nit.
What does indiscriminate mean?
- Not marked by discrimination or discernment; (by extension) confused, promiscuous.
- Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless.“How can anyone be so indiscriminate in making friends as he is?”
Where does indiscriminate come from?
First attested in 1598; from in- + discriminate.
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Questions about saying indiscriminate
How do you pronounce indiscriminate?
Say in-dih-SKRIM-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/. In British English it is /ɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indiscriminate?
Indiscriminate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIM). Broken into parts: in · dih · SKRIM · uh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say indiscriminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/ and the British form is /ɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.