How to pronounce decentralize
Say it like dee-SEN-truh-lyze. Decentralize 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
Decentralize 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 decentralize
American and British speakers say decentralize in essentially the same way: /diˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SEN-truh-lyze.
What does decentralize mean?
- To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.“decentralize operations”
- To reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.“decentralize authority”
- To become decentralized.
Where does decentralize come from?
From de- + centralize.
Questions about saying decentralize
How do you pronounce decentralize?
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 decentralize?
Decentralize 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 decentralize 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.