How to pronounce decked
Say it like DEKT. Decked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of decked
American and British speakers say decked in essentially the same way: /dɛkt/ in the US and /dɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEKT.
What does decked mean?
- simple past and past participle of deck How to pronounce deck
- Adorned or embellished.
- Having a specified number or type of decks.
Words that rhyme with decked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decked.
Questions about saying decked
How do you pronounce decked?
Say DEKT. The American pronunciation is /dɛkt/. In British English it is /dɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decked?
Decked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say decked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛkt/ and the British form is /dɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.