How to Pronounce "discourage from"
expression
dɪˈskɝɪdʒ/ /ˈfɹəm
di-SKUR-ij frum
dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒ/ /fɹˈɒm
dis-KUR-ij from
Definition
To try to make someone not want to do something, usually by giving reasons, advice, or warnings.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈskɝɪdʒ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SKUR-ij frum
UK
dis-KUR-ij from
Listen in Context
His teacher tried to discourage him from cheating on the test.
Doctors often discourage people from smoking for health reasons.
My parents discouraged me from quitting school.
I wouldn’t discourage you from trying something new, even if it’s hard.