How to pronounce decodes
Say it like dih-KOHDZ. Decodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHDZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈkoʊdz/dih-KOHDZ
UK British/dɪˈkəʊdz/dih-KOHDZ
- dih
- KOHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decodes 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.
- KOHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of decodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-KOHDZ.
What does decodes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decode How to pronounce decode
- plural of decode How to pronounce decode
Words that rhyme with decodes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decodes.
Questions about saying decodes
How do you pronounce decodes?
Say dih-KOHDZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkoʊdz/. In British English it is /dɪˈkəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decodes?
Decodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHDZ). Broken into parts: dih · KOHDZ.
Is decodes 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 /dɪˈkəʊdz/ (dih-KOHDZ).