How to pronounce deciphering
Say it like duh-SY-fuh-ring. Deciphering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- duh
- SY
- fuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deciphering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deciphering
American and British speakers say deciphering in essentially the same way: /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/ in the US and /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-SY-fuh-ring.
What does deciphering mean?
Questions about saying deciphering
How do you pronounce deciphering?
Say duh-SY-fuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deciphering?
Deciphering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: duh · SY · fuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say deciphering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/ and the British form is /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.