DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
discourage
/dɪ'skɜrɪdʒ/ · dɪskɜrɪdʒ
Discourage has 3 syllables: dis · cour · age.
dis
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cour
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age
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verb. Try to prevent; show opposition to.
verb. Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.
verb. Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged.
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