How to pronounce decatize
Say it like DEK-uh-tyze. Decatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decatize 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.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decatize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEK-uh-tyze.
What does decatize mean?
- To steam something (typically a fabric) with the intention of uncurling it, giving it a luster, or fixing a finish on it.
Where does decatize come from?
From French décatir + -ize; see decate for more.
Questions about saying decatize
How do you pronounce decatize?
Say DEK-uh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkətaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decatize?
Decatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · tyze.
Is decatize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛkətaɪz/ (DEK-uh-tyze).