How to pronounce decoct
Say it like duh-KOKT. Decoct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOKT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dəˈkɑkt/duh-KOKT
UK British/dɪˈkɒkt/dih-KOKT
- duh
- KOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoct 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.
- KOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of decoct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-KOKT.
What does decoct mean?
verb
- To make an infusion.
- To reduce, or concentrate by boiling down.
- To heat as if by boiling.
Where does decoct come from?
From Latin dēcoquō (“to boil down”), from dē- + coquō (“to cook”).
Words that rhyme with decoct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decoct.
Questions about saying decoct
How do you pronounce decoct?
Say duh-KOKT. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkɑkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoct?
Decoct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOKT). Broken into parts: duh · KOKT.
Is decoct pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈkɒkt/ (dih-KOKT).