How to Pronounce "discourages"
word
dɪˈskɝɪdʒɪz
di-SKUR-ij-iz
dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒɪz
dis-KUHR-ij-iz
Definition
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm to do something; to try to stop someone from doing something by making them feel it is difficult or not worth it.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈskɝɪdʒɪz
British English
dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SKUR-ij-iz
UK
dis-KUHR-ij-iz
Listen in Context
The bad weather discourages people from going outside.
Her teacher discourages cheating on tests.
My father discourages me from eating too much candy.
His constant criticism really discourages me.