How to pronounce decently
Say it like DEE-sunt-lee. Decently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- sunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decently
American and British speakers say decently in essentially the same way: /ˈdisəntli/ in the US and /ˈdiːsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-sunt-lee.
What does decently mean?
- In a decent manner.“You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.”
- To a reasonable or acceptable degree.“a decently high salary”
Where does decently come from?
From decent + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with decently
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Questions about saying decently
How do you pronounce decently?
Say DEE-sunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdisəntli/. In British English it is /ˈdiːsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decently?
Decently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · sunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say decently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdisəntli/ and the British form is /ˈdiːsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.