How to pronounce decomposes
Say it like dee-kum-POH-ziz. Decomposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- dee
- kum
- POH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decomposes 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decomposes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-kum-POH-ziz.
What does decomposes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decompose How to pronounce decompose
Questions about saying decomposes
How do you pronounce decomposes?
Say dee-kum-POH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəmˈpoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decomposes?
Decomposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: dee · kum · POH · ziz.
Is decomposes 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 /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪz/ (dee-kum-POH-ziz).