How to Pronounce "discounting"
word
ˈdɪsˌkaʊnɪŋ/, /ˈdɪsˌkaʊntɪŋ
DIS-kown-ting
dˈɪskaʊntɪŋ
dis-KOWN-ting
Definition
'Discounting' usually means reducing the price of something for a sale, or in finance, calculating the present value of future money by taking away interest or risk factors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsˌkaʊnɪŋ/, /ˈdɪsˌkaʊntɪŋ
British English
dˈɪskaʊntɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-kown-ting
UK
dis-KOWN-ting
Listen in Context
The store is discounting winter clothes this week.
We are discounting all electronics for the holiday sale.
The bank is discounting the value of future payments to calculate what they are worth today.
By discounting her achievements, you're not being fair to her hard work.