Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

discretion

How many syllables in discretion?

  3 syllables

Divide discretion into syllables:   dis-cre-tion
Stressed syllable in discretion:   dis-cre-tion
How to say discretion:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"discretion." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 13 December 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why discretion is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Plural Quiz
What is the plural of
SOS?
Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for discretion


1 syllable
  • tact
    2 syllables
    • finesse
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
    One $250 prize is awarded
    to one teacher, every month,
    to help teachers teach their students.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Oology = the study of eggs
    is the shortest “-ology” word.
    !Get more facts
    Grammar
    How do you write a
    quote within a quote?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with discretion

    2 syllables
    • freshen
    • Hessian
    • session
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
      6 syllables
        Ever Wonder
        when you should say
        Was and Were?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!