how to pronounce discussion

/dis.ky.sjɔ̃/

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discussion is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of discussion in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… ou pour tuer la discussion et vous tuer …”

meanings of discussion

noun:

Conversation, discussion (not contradictory or conflictual).

discussion frequency in french - B1 level of CEFR

the word discussion occurs in french on average 39.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.