To pronounce "discussion", say disc-USS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈskəʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈskəʃən/
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/dɪskˈʌʃən/
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To pronounce "discussion", say disc-USS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈskəʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Discussion" has 3 syllables: disc · uss · ion.
The IPA transcription of "discussion" is /dɪˈskəʃən/.
Discussion: Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
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