How to Pronounce Discipline

"Discipline" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəpɫən/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈdɪsəpɫən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈɪsɪplˌɪn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “discipline”

"discipline" has 3 syllables: discipline.

What does discipline mean?

noun

  1. A controlled behaviour; self-control.
  2. An enforced compliance or control.

verb

  1. To train someone by instruction and practice.
  2. To teach someone to obey authority.

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How do you pronounce "discipline"?▾

"Discipline" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəpɫən/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "discipline"?▾

"Discipline" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "discipline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discipline" is /ˈdɪsəpɫən/.

What does "discipline" mean?▾

Discipline: A controlled behaviour; self-control.

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