How to Pronounce Discharge

To pronounce "discharge", say DISCH-arg-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discharge”

"discharge" has 3 syllables: disch-arg-e. It rhymes with charge and large, if that helps it stick.

What does discharge mean?

noun

  1. Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.
  2. The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.

verb

  1. To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
  2. To free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear.

Synonyms

firingfirelet goterminate

Words that rhyme with discharge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chargelargebargeenlargetargesuperchargesurchargeturbochargeoverchargespargemarge

Related words

liberationreleaseexpelejectexpellingdismissalexoneratewaiver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discharge"?▾

"Discharge" has 3 syllables: disch · arg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "discharge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discharge" is /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/.

What does "discharge" mean?▾

Discharge: Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

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