English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Discretion Pronunciation
Discretion is pronounced di-SKRE-shuhn, IPA /dɪˈskrɛʃən/.
di-SKRE-shuhn
US /dɪˈskrɛʃən/ · UK /dɪˈskrɛʃən/
Syllables: di · SKRE · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The freedom to decide something yourself, or care in keeping things private.
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Discretion in a Sentence
- Payment of the bonus is at the manager's discretion.
- Please treat the file with discretion.
- Use your own discretion about the seating.
Common Mispronunciations of Discretion
Not DIS-kre-shuhn
Set the peak on KRE and let the opening di pass almost unheard.
Not di-SKREE-shuhn
Keep the stressed vowel short, as in dress. A long ee pulls it towards discreet.
Tip: Discretion is the noun for both discreet, meaning careful, and discrete, meaning separate. Only context tells you which sense is meant.
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