To pronounce "discovery", say DISC-ov-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
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"discovery" has 3 syllables: disc-ov-ery. It rhymes with recovery and shivery, if that helps it stick.
noun
“This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease.”
“Automatic discovery of RSS feeds by a Web browser.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Discovery" has 3 syllables: disc · ov · ery.
The IPA transcription of "discovery" is /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/.
Discovery: Something discovered.
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