How to pronounce decelerate
Say it like dih-SEL-uh-rayt. Decelerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
- dih
- SEL
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decelerate 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.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decelerate
American and British speakers say decelerate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/ in the US and /diːˈsɛləreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SEL-uh-rayt.
What does decelerate mean?
- To reduce the velocity of something.
- To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
- To go slower.
Where does decelerate come from?
Late 19th c., from de- + (ac)celerate.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- slow
- slow down
- slow up
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with decelerate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decelerate.
Questions about saying decelerate
How do you pronounce decelerate?
Say dih-SEL-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/. In British English it is /diːˈsɛləreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decelerate?
Decelerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: dih · SEL · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say decelerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/ and the British form is /diːˈsɛləreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.