How to pronounce decision
Say it like dih-SIZH-un. Decision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- dih
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decision
American and British speakers say decision in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SIZH-un.
What does decision mean?
- the act of making up your mind about something“the burden of decision was his”“he drew his conclusions quickly”
- a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration“a decision unfavorable to the opposition”“his conclusion took the evidence into account”
- (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred“had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent”
Where does decision come from?
Derived from Middle French, from Latin dēcīsiō, dēcīsiōnis, from dēcīdō (“to decide”).
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Words that rhyme with decision
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Questions about saying decision
How do you pronounce decision?
Say dih-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decision?
Decision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: dih · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say decision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.