How to pronounce decimated
Say it like DES-uh-may-tid. Decimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decimated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decimated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DES-uh-may-tid.
What does decimated mean?
- simple past and past participle of decimate How to pronounce decimate
Questions about saying decimated
How do you pronounce decimated?
Say DES-uh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decimated?
Decimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · may · tid.
Is decimated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪd/ (DES-uh-may-tid).