How to Pronounce Discovering

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

discovering

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying discovering, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discovering”

"discovering" has 4 syllables: disc-ov-er-ing. It rhymes with uncovering and covering, if that helps it stick.

What does discovering 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.).

noun

  1. A discovery.

Synonyms

exposerevealuncovercome acrossfind

Antonyms

concealcovercover uphide

Words that rhyme with discovering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncoveringcoveringrecoveringhoveringloveringsliveringlivering

Related words

divulgedetectdeclarefindobserveimpart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discovering"?▾

"Discovering" has 4 syllables: disc · ov · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "discovering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discovering" is /dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/.

What does "discovering" mean?▾

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

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “discovering” in the full dictionary →