How to pronounce decarcerate
Say it like dee-KAR-suh-rayt. Decarcerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- dee
- KAR
- suh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decarcerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decarcerate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-KAH-suh-rayt.
What does decarcerate mean?
- To implement a policy of decarceration; to reduce prison populations.
Where does decarcerate come from?
Modeled on incarcerate, replacing the prefix with de-.
Words that rhyme with decarcerate
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Questions about saying decarcerate
How do you pronounce decarcerate?
Say dee-KAR-suh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /diˈkɑrsəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /diːˈkɑːsəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decarcerate?
Decarcerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: dee · KAR · suh · rayt.
Is decarcerate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diːˈkɑːsəˌreɪt/ (dee-KAH-suh-rayt).