How to pronounce decisions
Say it like dih-SIZH-unz. Decisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- dih
- SIZH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decisions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decisions
American and British speakers say decisions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SIZH-unz.
What does decisions mean?
- plural of decision How to pronounce decision
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decision How to pronounce decision
Questions about saying decisions
How do you pronounce decisions?
Say dih-SIZH-unz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪʒənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decisions?
Decisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: dih · SIZH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say decisions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪʒənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.