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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.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Testosterone and Culture Shape BehaviorInstead, it is a healthy behavior that we should not discourage.
Definition summary: (transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Example 1 of 8

How Testosterone and Culture Shape Behavior

Instead, it is a healthy behavior that we should not discourage.

[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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