How to pronounce bedecked
Say it like bih-DEKD. Bedecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEKD).
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- bih
- DEKD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedecked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEKDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedecked
American and British speakers say bedecked in essentially the same way: /bɪˈdɛkd/ in the US and /bɪˈdɛkd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-DEKD.
What does bedecked mean?
- Covered; encrusted; arrayed.“The general's uniform was so bedecked with medals that he began leaning to one side.”
- simple past and past participle of bedeck How to pronounce bedeck
Questions about saying bedecked
How do you pronounce bedecked?
Say bih-DEKD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈdɛkd/. In British English it is /bɪˈdɛkd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedecked?
Bedecked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEKD). Broken into parts: bih · DEKD.
Do Americans and Brits say bedecked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈdɛkd/ and the British form is /bɪˈdɛkd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.