How to pronounce decoder
Say it like dih-KOH-der. Decoder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈkoʊdɚ/dih-KOH-der
UK British/dɪˈkəʊdə/dih-KOH-duh
- dih
- KOH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoder 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of decoder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-KOH-duh.
What does decoder mean?
noun
- A person who decodes secret messages
- A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal
Where does decoder come from?
From decode + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decipherer
Words that rhyme with decoder
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Questions about saying decoder
How do you pronounce decoder?
Say dih-KOH-der. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkoʊdɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoder?
Decoder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: dih · KOH · der.
Is decoder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈkəʊdə/ (dih-KOH-duh).