How to pronounce decommodify
Say it like dee-kuh-MOD-ih-fy. Decommodify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOD).
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- dee
- kuh
- MOD
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decommodify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decommodify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-kuh-MOD-ih-fy.
What does decommodify mean?
- To reject as a commodity; to promote to a status above that of a commodity.
Where does decommodify come from?
From de- + commodify.
Words that rhyme with decommodify
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Questions about saying decommodify
How do you pronounce decommodify?
Say dee-kuh-MOD-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəˈmɑdɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəˈmɒdɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decommodify?
Decommodify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOD). Broken into parts: dee · kuh · MOD · ih · fy.
Is decommodify 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 /ˌdiːkəˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ (dee-kuh-MOD-ih-fy).