How to pronounce decentralise
Say it like dee-SEN-truh-lyze. Decentralise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dee
- SEN
- truh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decentralise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decentralise
American and British speakers say decentralise in essentially the same way: /diˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SEN-truh-lyze.
What does decentralise mean?
- To cause something to change from being concentrated at one point to being distributed across a number of points.
- To reduce the authority of a governing body by distributing that authority among several bodies.
Where does decentralise come from?
From de- + centralize.
Words that rhyme with decentralise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decentralise.
Questions about saying decentralise
How do you pronounce decentralise?
Say dee-SEN-truh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decentralise?
Decentralise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dee · SEN · truh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say decentralise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.