How to pronounce decaying
Say it like dih-KAY-ing. Decaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- dih
- KAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decaying
American and British speakers say decaying in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KAY-ing.
What does decaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of decay How to pronounce decay
- The process of undergoing decay.
Where does decaying come from?
From decay + -ing.
Words that rhyme with decaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decaying.
Questions about saying decaying
How do you pronounce decaying?
Say dih-KAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decaying?
Decaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: dih · KAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say decaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.