How to Pronounce "discontinue"
word
dɪskənˈtɪnju
dis-kuhn-TIN-yoo
dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuː
dis-kuhn-TIN-yoo
Definition
To stop doing something, producing something, or providing a service, often permanently or for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪskənˈtɪnju
British English
dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-kuhn-TIN-yoo
UK
dis-kuhn-TIN-yoo
Listen in Context
Some products are discontinued without any warning to customers.
The company will discontinue this model next year.
They decided to discontinue the service due to low demand.
My doctor said to discontinue the medication immediately.