discourse

/ˈdɪskɔːrs/

Syllables dis·course

Stress DIS-course

Phonics Breakdown

dis

/dɪs/

short i

course

/kɔːrs/

r sound or

Meaning

written or spoken communication; serious discussion of a subject

Sound Reference

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dis=/dɪs/(distance) + course=/kɔːrs/(course)

Example

Academic discourse often uses formal language.