How to Pronounce Discriminate

To pronounce "discriminate", say DISCR-im-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discriminate”

"discriminate" has 5 syllables: discr-im-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does discriminate mean?

verb

  1. To make distinctions.
  2. (construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.

    “The law prohibits discriminating against people based on their skin color.”

adjective

  1. Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.

Synonyms

disfavordifferentiatedistinguish

Antonyms

favor

Words that rhyme with discriminate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

separatenicediscriminativediscriminatorydistinguishsecerndistinguishingdifferentiate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discriminate"?▾

"Discriminate" has 5 syllables: discr · im · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "discriminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discriminate" is /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/.

What does "discriminate" mean?▾

Discriminate: To make distinctions.

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