To pronounce "discontinue", say DISC-ont-in-ue — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪskənˈtɪnju/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪskənˈtɪnju/
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"discontinue" has 4 syllables: disc-ont-in-ue. It rhymes with continue, if that helps it stick.
verb
“They plan to discontinue that design.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Discontinue" has 4 syllables: disc · ont · in · ue.
The IPA transcription of "discontinue" is /dɪskənˈtɪnju/.
Discontinue: To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying something.
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