How to pronounce decadently
Say it like DEK-uh-dunt-lee. Decadently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decadently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decadently
American and British speakers say decadently in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkədəntli/ in the US and /ˈdɛkədəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-uh-dunt-lee.
What does decadently mean?
- In a decadent manner.
Where does decadently come from?
From decadent + -ly.
Questions about saying decadently
How do you pronounce decadently?
Say DEK-uh-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkədəntli/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkədəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decadently?
Decadently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say decadently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkədəntli/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkədəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.