How to Pronounce "discriminating"
word
dɪsˈkɹɪməˌneɪtɪŋ
dis-KRIM-uh-nay-ting
dɪskɹˈɪmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
dis-krim-IN-ay-ting
Definition
Someone who is discriminating shows good judgment or taste, especially by being able to recognize what is high quality or true. It is a positive adjective often used for people with refined preferences.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkɹɪməˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
dɪskɹˈɪmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-KRIM-uh-nay-ting
UK
dis-krim-IN-ay-ting
Listen in Context
She has a discriminating eye for art.
A discriminating customer appreciates quality over price.
The restaurant is popular among discriminating diners.
He's a discriminating reader who only picks well-written novels.