How to Pronounce Discrepancy

To pronounce "discrepancy", say DISCR-ep-ancy — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discrepancy”

"discrepancy" has 3 syllables: discr-ep-ancy.

What does discrepancy mean?

noun

  1. An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

    “They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.”

  2. The state or quality of being discrepant.

Synonyms

anomalousdiscordanceanomalyconflictcontrarietydeviationdifferencedisagreement

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Related words

divergencedisagreementvariancevariantinconsistencydiscordancedissonanceincongruity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discrepancy"?▾

"Discrepancy" has 3 syllables: discr · ep · ancy.

What is the IPA transcription of "discrepancy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discrepancy" is /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/.

What does "discrepancy" mean?▾

Discrepancy: An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

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