How to Pronounce "discretionary"
word
dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi
dis-KRESH-uh-NAIR-ee
dɪskɹˈɛʃənəɹi
dis-KRESH-uh-nuh-ree
Definition
Something that is discretionary is decided by someone using their own judgment, especially about spending money or making rules, not fixed by law or rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi
British English
dɪskɹˈɛʃənəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-KRESH-uh-NAIR-ee
UK
dis-KRESH-uh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The company has a discretionary budget for special projects.
This scholarship has a discretionary award amount each year.
Some days, supervisors give discretionary breaks to workers.
We have a little discretionary fund for last-minute emergencies.