Number of syllables in the word 'discretionary'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word discretionary.

  1. No of syllables in discretionary : 5
  2. Divide syllables in discretionary : dis-cre-tion-ar-y

More about the word - discretionary

  1. adjective
  2. Synonyms : elective, optional
  3. Definition : Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

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