To pronounce "discerning", say DISC-ern-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
discerning
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DISC-ern-ing
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"discerning" has 3 syllables: disc-ern-ing. It rhymes with yearning and burning, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Discerning" has 3 syllables: disc · ern · ing.
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