To pronounce "discouraging", say DISC-our-ag-ing — 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-ing
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"discouraging" has 4 syllables: disc-our-ag-ing. It rhymes with encouraging, if that helps it stick.
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"Discouraging" has 4 syllables: disc · our · ag · ing.
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