How to pronounce decoction
Say it like dih-KOK-shun. Decoction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK).
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- dih
- KOK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoction 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.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decoction
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-KOK-shun.
What does decoction mean?
- An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.
- The process of boiling something down in this way.
Where does decoction come from?
From Old French decoccion, decoction, from Latin decoctiō, from decoquō (“to boil down”), from de- + coquō (“to cook”).
Words that rhyme with decoction
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Questions about saying decoction
How do you pronounce decoction?
Say dih-KOK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkɑkʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈkɒkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoction?
Decoction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK). Broken into parts: dih · KOK · shun.
Is decoction 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 /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ (dih-KOK-shun).