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How to pronounce “discourage

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Pronunciation guide for discourage

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of discourage with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Arunachalam MurugananthamThey will continuously discourage you.
Definition summary
(transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

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How to pronounce discourage

Arunachalam Muruganantham

They will continuously discourage you.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “discourage

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
  • (transitive) To persuade somebody not to do (something).
  • [Noun]
  • (rare) Lack of courage

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