How to Pronounce "discourse"
word
ˈdɪskɔɹs
DIS-kors
dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s
dis-KAWS
Definition
Formal spoken or written communication, especially on a serious topic. It also refers to discussion or debate in academic or intellectual contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪskɔɹs
British English
dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-kors
UK
dis-KAWS
Listen in Context
The professor gave a long discourse on climate change.
Political discourse can shape public opinion.
Her essay analyzed the discourse in news articles.
Online discourse these days gets heated very quickly.