How to pronounce decoding
Say it like dih-KOH-ding. Decoding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- dih
- KOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decoding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-KOH-dingg.
What does decoding mean?
- An instance of the translation of something (usually a message or other text) into a form more suitable for subsequent processing.
- present participle and gerund of decode How to pronounce decode
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Questions about saying decoding
How do you pronounce decoding?
Say dih-KOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkoʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkəʊdɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoding?
Decoding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: dih · KOH · ding.
Is decoding 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 /dɪˈkəʊdɪŋɡ/ (dih-KOH-dingg).