How to pronounce decays
Say it like duh-KAYZ. Decays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYZ).
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- duh
- KAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decays 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.
- KAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decays
American and British speakers say decays in essentially the same way: /dəˈkeɪz/ in the US and /dəˈkeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-KAYZ.
What does decays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decay How to pronounce decay
Words that rhyme with decays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decays.
Questions about saying decays
How do you pronounce decays?
Say duh-KAYZ. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkeɪz/. In British English it is /dəˈkeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decays?
Decays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYZ). Broken into parts: duh · KAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say decays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkeɪz/ and the British form is /dəˈkeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.