How to Pronounce Discountenance

To pronounce "discountenance", say DISC-ount-en-anc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discountenance”

"discountenance" has 5 syllables: disc-ount-en-anc-e.

What does discountenance mean?

noun

  1. Cold treatment; disapprobation.

verb

  1. To have an unfavorable opinion of; to deprecate or disapprove of.
  2. To abash, embarrass or disconcert.

Related words

deprecatedisapprovedispraisediscommenddisprizedeploredisfavourdepreciate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discountenance"?▾

"Discountenance" has 5 syllables: disc · ount · en · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "discountenance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discountenance" is /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/.

What does "discountenance" mean?▾

Discountenance: Cold treatment; disapprobation.

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