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How to pronounce:
discern
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈsɜːn
Examples:
It is the responsibility of each of us to discern.
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Common mistakes of discern pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "dis-CERN" instead of the correct "dis-CERN". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as shown in IPA: /dɪˈsɜrn/ (US) and /dɪˈsɜːn/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable may be pronounced incorrectly. Some might say "dee" instead of "di". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, represented in IPA as /ɪ/, to pronounce "discern" correctly.
- Silent letters: Learners may pronounce the "c" in "discern" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "diskern". Tip: Remember that the "c" is soft before "e", and pronounce it as /s/, not /k/.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some people may overly stress the "d" at the beginning, making it sound too harsh. Tip: Keep the "d" light and smooth, ensuring it flows naturally into the rest of the word.
- Incorrect ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "ern" instead of "urn". Tip: Pay attention to the correct ending sound /ɜrn/ (US) and /ɜːn/ (UK) to avoid confusion.