How to pronounce decedents
Say it like deh-SEE-dunts. Decedents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- deh
- SEE
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decedents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decedents
American and British speakers say decedents in essentially the same way: /dɛˈsidənts/ in the US and /dɛˈsiːdənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-SEE-dunts.
What does decedents mean?
- plural of decedent How to pronounce decedent
Questions about saying decedents
How do you pronounce decedents?
Say deh-SEE-dunts. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈsidənts/. In British English it is /dɛˈsiːdənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decedents?
Decedents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: deh · SEE · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say decedents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈsidənts/ and the British form is /dɛˈsiːdənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.