# discreet, discrete

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /dɪˈskɹiːt/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### discreet
*/dɪˈskɹiːt/*
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

### discrete
*/dɪˈskɹiːt/*
Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/discreet