How to Pronounce Discovered

To pronounce "discovered", say DISC-ov-er-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkʌvəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discovered”

"discovered" has 4 syllables: disc-ov-er-ed. It rhymes with covered and uncovered, if that helps it stick.

What does discovered mean?

verb

  1. To find or learn something for the first time.

    “Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.”

  2. To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

Synonyms

exposerevealuncovercome acrossfind

Antonyms

concealcovercover uphide

Words that rhyme with discovered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

covereduncoveredquiveredundiscoveredrecoveredriveredhoveredliveredsliveredrediscovered

Related words

ascertaineddetermineddisclosedobservedrevealedunconcealedawarebare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discovered"?▾

"Discovered" has 4 syllables: disc · ov · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "discovered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discovered" is /dɪsˈkʌvəd/.

What does "discovered" mean?▾

Discovered: To find or learn something for the first time.

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