How to pronounce decider
Say it like dis-EYE-der. Decider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌdɪˈsaɪdɚ/dis-EYE-der
UK British/dɪˈsaɪdə/dih-SY-duh
- dis
- EYE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decider 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of decider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SY-duh.
What does decider mean?
noun
- A person, divinity, or authoritative text which decides.
- An event or action which decides the outcome of a contested matter.
- A Turing machine that halts regardless of its input.
Where does decider come from?
From decide + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decisor
- decisionmaker
Words that rhyme with decider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decider.
Questions about saying decider
How do you pronounce decider?
Say dis-EYE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decider?
Decider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dis · EYE · der.
Is decider 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 /dɪˈsaɪdə/ (dih-SY-duh).