How to pronounce decompilation
Say it like dee-kom-pih-LAY-shun. Decompilation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- dee
- kom
- pih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decompilation 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay 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 decompilation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-kom-pih-LAY-shun.
What does decompilation mean?
- The act, or the result of decompiling
- The output of a decompiler
Where does decompilation come from?
From de- + compilation.
Words that rhyme with decompilation
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Questions about saying decompilation
How do you pronounce decompilation?
Say dee-kom-pih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌkɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decompilation?
Decompilation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: dee · kom · pih · LAY · shun.
Is decompilation 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 /diːˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ (dee-kom-pih-LAY-shun).