How to pronounce decomposing
Say it like dee-kum-POH-zing. Decomposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- dee
- kum
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decomposing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decomposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-kum-POH-zing.
What does decomposing mean?
- present participle and gerund of decompose How to pronounce decompose
Words that rhyme with decomposing
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Questions about saying decomposing
How do you pronounce decomposing?
Say dee-kum-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decomposing?
Decomposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: dee · kum · POH · zing.
Is decomposing 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 /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (dee-kum-POH-zing).