How to Pronounce Discrimination

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

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “discrimination”

"discrimination" has 5 syllables: discr-im-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does discrimination mean?

noun

  1. Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
  2. The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.

Words that rhyme with discrimination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

favouritismfavoritismdiscriminatorydistinctiondiscriminatedistinctnessdistinguishingdistinguish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discrimination"?▾

"Discrimination" has 5 syllables: discr · im · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "discrimination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discrimination" is /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/.

What does "discrimination" mean?▾

Discrimination: Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

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