English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Discernment Pronunciation
Discernment is pronounced di-SURN-muhnt, IPA /dɪˈsɝnmənt/.
di-SURN-muhnt
US /dɪˈsɝnmənt/ · UK /dɪˈsɜːnmənt/
Syllables: di · SURN · muhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The ability to judge well, especially to see differences other people miss.
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Discernment in a Sentence
- Buying at that price showed real discernment.
- The job calls for discernment more than speed.
- She reviewed the collection with great discernment.
Common Mispronunciations of Discernment
Not di-SERN-muhnt
The ern block is the ur of her, which is where the word parts company with the spelling. Concern and discern rhyme exactly.
Not DIS-surn-muhnt
Discern already carries its weight on the second beat and ment never moves it.
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