How to pronounce decadents
Say it like DEK-uh-dunts. Decadents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decadents 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.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decadents
American and British speakers say decadents in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkədənts/ in the US and /ˈdɛkədənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-uh-dunts.
What does decadents mean?
- plural of decadent How to pronounce decadent
Questions about saying decadents
How do you pronounce decadents?
Say DEK-uh-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkədənts/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkədənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decadents?
Decadents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say decadents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkədənts/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkədənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.