How to pronounce decides
Say it like dis-EYEDZ. Decides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYEDZ).
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- dis
- EYEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decides 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.
- EYEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decides
American and British speakers say decides in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SYDZ.
What does decides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decide How to pronounce decide
Words that rhyme with decides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decides.
Questions about saying decides
How do you pronounce decides?
Say dis-EYEDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decides?
Decides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYEDZ). Broken into parts: dis · EYEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say decides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.