How to pronounce decomposite
Say it like dee-KOM-puh-zit. Decomposite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- dee
- KOM
- puh
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decomposite 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.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decomposite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-KOM-puh-zit.
What does decomposite mean?
- Compounded more than once; compounded with things already composite.
- decompound
- Anything decompounded.
Where does decomposite come from?
From de- + composite.
Questions about saying decomposite
How do you pronounce decomposite?
Say dee-KOM-puh-zit. The American pronunciation is /diˈkɑmpəzɪt/. In British English it is /diˈkɒmpəzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decomposite?
Decomposite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: dee · KOM · puh · zit.
Is decomposite 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 /diˈkɒmpəzɪt/ (dee-KOM-puh-zit).