How to Pronounce Discourage

To pronounce "discourage", say DISC-our-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discourage”

"discourage" has 4 syllables: disc-our-ag-e. It rhymes with encourage and courage, if that helps it stick.

What does discourage mean?

noun

  1. Lack of courage

verb

  1. To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

    “Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.”

  2. To persuade somebody not to do (something).

Synonyms

cowardlinessbecouragedeterdissuade

Antonyms

encourage

Words that rhyme with discourage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

encouragecouragestirrage

Related words

deteradmonishwarndemotivatefrustratedisadvantagedismaydaunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discourage"?▾

"Discourage" has 4 syllables: disc · our · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "discourage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discourage" is /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "discourage" mean?▾

Discourage: Lack of courage

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