How to pronounce decayed
Say it like duh-KAYD. Decayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- duh
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decayed
American and British speakers say decayed in essentially the same way: /dəˈkeɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈkeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KAYD.
What does decayed mean?
- Having undergone decay, rotted.“The decayed remains of the pilot's shirt showed where the plane had been shot down.”
- Reduced in circumstances; having lost one's status or fortune.
- simple past and past participle of decay How to pronounce decay
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Questions about saying decayed
How do you pronounce decayed?
Say duh-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decayed?
Decayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: duh · KAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say decayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkeɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈkeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.