How many syllables in discern?

There are 2 syllables in the word discern.

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Divide discern into syllables:

dis · cern

How to pronounce discern:

Definition of discern:

discern (verb):: to detect with the eyes; detect with the senses.; to see or be aware of (something) clearly

Synonyms for discern:

recognise observe eye distinguish perceive notice witness detect catch spy

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Antonyms for discern:

misconceive diminish fail unsettle disbelieve underestimate hide forget intermingle doubt

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