How to pronounce decompensation
Say it like dee-kom-pen-SAY-shun. Decompensation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAY).
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- dee
- kom
- pen
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decompensation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- penKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decompensation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-kom-pen-SAY-shun.
What does decompensation mean?
- The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its deficiency, resulting in functional deterioration.
- The deterioration of cognitive or emotional functionality in a person who is distressed or who suffers from a psychological disorder.
Where does decompensation come from?
From de- + compensation.
Words that rhyme with decompensation
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Questions about saying decompensation
How do you pronounce decompensation?
Say dee-kom-pen-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌkɑmpɛnˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decompensation?
Decompensation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAY). Broken into parts: dee · kom · pen · SAY · shun.
Is decompensation 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 /diːˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ (dee-kom-pen-SAY-shun).