How to pronounce decided
Say it like dis-EYE-did. Decided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- dis
- EYE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decided
American and British speakers say decided in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-did.
What does decided mean?
- recognizable; marked“noticed a distinct improvement”“at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage”
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Words that rhyme with decided
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Questions about saying decided
How do you pronounce decided?
Say dis-EYE-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decided?
Decided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dis · EYE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say decided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.