How to pronounce decentralized
Say it like dih-SEN-truh-lyzd. Decentralized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- truh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decentralized 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.
- 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decentralized
American and British speakers say decentralized in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SEN-truh-lyzd.
What does decentralized mean?
- simple past and past participle of decentralize How to pronounce decentralize
- not centralized; having no center or several centers
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decentralised
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying decentralized
How do you pronounce decentralized?
Say dih-SEN-truh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decentralized?
Decentralized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · truh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say decentralized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.