To pronounce "discretionary", say DISCR-et-ion-ary — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
discretionary
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DISCR-et-ion-ary
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"discretionary" has 4 syllables: discr-et-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
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"Discretionary" has 4 syllables: discr · et · ion · ary.
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