How to pronounce decedent
Say it like dih-SEE-dunt. Decedent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decedent 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decedent
American and British speakers say decedent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsidənt/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEE-dunt.
What does decedent mean?
- A dead person.
- Removing; departing; deceased.
Where does decedent come from?
From Latin decedens, present active participle of decedere (“to depart, die”).
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Questions about saying decedent
How do you pronounce decedent?
Say dih-SEE-dunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsidənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decedent?
Decedent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say decedent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsidənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.