How to pronounce decern
Say it like dih-SURN. Decern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURN).
- dih
- SURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decern 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.
- SURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of decern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SURN.
What does decern mean?
- To decree by judicial sentence that something be done.
- To decree a person etc. to be or to do something by judicial sentence. (in the phrase “to decern in”, obsolete) To mulct in by decree of court.
- To see distinctly (with the eyes or the mind); distinguish (an object or fact); discern.
Where does decern come from?
First attested in late Middle English circa 1425; from the French décerner, from the Latin dēcernō (“to decide, pronounce a decision”), from dē (“of, from, away from”) + cernō (“to separate, distinguish”), whence the English cern.
Words that rhyme with decern
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Words that sound like decern
Questions about saying decern
How do you pronounce decern?
Say dih-SURN. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝn/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decern?
Decern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURN). Broken into parts: dih · SURN.
Is decern pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsɜːn/ (dih-SURN).
What words sound the same as decern?
Decern sounds the same as discern in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.