How to pronounce decode
Say it like dih-KOHD. Decode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHD).
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- dih
- KOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decode 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.
- KOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of decode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-KOHD.
What does decode mean?
- To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.“The cryptographer decoded the secret message and sent the result to the officer.”
- To figure out something difficult to interpret.“I finally managed to decode the nearly illegible doctor's prescription.”
- A product of decoding
- Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols
Where does decode come from?
From de- + code.
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Questions about saying decode
How do you pronounce decode?
Say dih-KOHD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkoʊd/. In British English it is /diːˈkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decode?
Decode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHD). Broken into parts: dih · KOHD.
Is decode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diːˈkəʊd/ (dee-KOHD).