How to Pronounce Discontinuity

To pronounce "discontinuity", say DISC-ont-in-uity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discontinuity”

"discontinuity" has 4 syllables: disc-ont-in-uity. It rhymes with ambiguity and acuity, if that helps it stick.

What does discontinuity mean?

noun

  1. A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.
  2. A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous.

Words that rhyme with discontinuity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambiguityacuityingenuityperpetuitycongruityincongruitycontinuitypromiscuityannuitygratuitysuety

Related words

hiatusinterruptiondisruptionlackdisjunctioncontinuitydiscontinuancediscontinuation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discontinuity"?▾

"Discontinuity" has 4 syllables: disc · ont · in · uity.

What is the IPA transcription of "discontinuity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discontinuity" is /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/.

What does "discontinuity" mean?▾

Discontinuity: A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.

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