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How to pronounce discover

discover
/dɪˈskʌvər/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Discover, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Tom doesn't want you to discover the truth.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce discover?

Discover is pronounced /dɪˈskʌvər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in discover?

Discover has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in discover?

The second syllable: /dɪˈskʌvər/.

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