How to pronounce decadescent
Say it like dek-uh-DES-unt. Decadescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- dek
- uh
- DES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decadescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decadescent
American and British speakers say decadescent in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/ in the US and /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-uh-DES-unt.
What does decadescent mean?
- decaying
Where does decadescent come from?
From Latin dēcadēscēns, from dēcadēscō (“to be decaying”), from dēcidō, dēcadō (“to decay, to fall away”).
Words that rhyme with decadescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decadescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying decadescent
How do you pronounce decadescent?
Say dek-uh-DES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decadescent?
Decadescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: dek · uh · DES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say decadescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/ and the British form is /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.