Commonly Confused
🔊 同音異義語: 100% 同じ発音 (⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄)発音方法 discreet vs discrete
主な発音の違い
Homophones (⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄): ‘discreet’ means tactful and unobtrusive; ‘discrete’ means distinct, separate, or detached.
違い： Homophones: identical ⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄
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discreet
⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄
音節
dis·CREET
定義：
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
“With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.”
“a government with three discrete divisions”
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よくある質問: discreet vs discrete
Difference between discreet and discrete?
Homophones (⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄): ‘discreet’ means tactful and unobtrusive; ‘discrete’ means distinct, separate, or detached.
Syllable stress in discreet vs discrete?
"discreet" has 2 syllables (dis · creet). "discrete" has 2 syllables (dis · crete).
Why are discreet and discrete easily confused?
Homophones: identical ⁄dɪˈskriːt⁄
Example sentences for discreet and discrete?
"discreet": With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners. "discrete": a government with three discrete divisions