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