To pronounce "discourages", say DISC-our-ag-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DISC-our-ag-es
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"discourages" has 4 syllables: disc-our-ag-es. It rhymes with encourages, if that helps it stick.
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“Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.”
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"Discourages" has 4 syllables: disc · our · ag · es.
Discourages: To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
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