How to Pronounce Discarding

To pronounce "discarding", say DISC-ard-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

DISC-ard-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “discarding”

"discarding" has 3 syllables: disc-ard-ing. It rhymes with regarding and guarding, if that helps it stick.

What does discarding mean?

verb

  1. To throw away, to reject.
  2. To make a discard; to throw out a card.

noun

  1. The act by which something is discarded; a throwing away.
  2. (in the plural) Discarded material.

    “the usual discardings of country folk”

Synonyms

firelet gosackcast awaydismissdisposeeliminateget rid of

Words that rhyme with discarding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regardingguardingsafeguardingretardingdisregardingbombardingcardinglardingyardangbarding

Related words

dumpingremovingdisappearancedismissalreleasedecommissioningdischargedisposing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discarding"?▾

"Discarding" has 3 syllables: disc · ard · ing.

What does "discarding" mean?▾

Discarding: To throw away, to reject.

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