Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

discretionary

How many syllables in discretionary?

  5 syllables

Divide discretionary into syllables:   dis-cre-tion-ar-y
How to say discretionary:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"discretionary." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 26 June 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why discretionary is 5 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
Grammar Quiz
Is it then or than?

Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for discretionary


2 syllables
  • open
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
      Teachers
      We award $250 every month to
      help teachers
      teach their students.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      The longest one-syllable
      words have 9 letters!
      !See more facts
      FAQ
      Why is our only
      1 syllable?
      ?Learn Why

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with discretionary

      3 syllables
        5 syllables
        6 syllables
          Do You Know
          when you should use
          There, Their, & They're?
          Learn Here

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

          Contact Us!