How to pronounce decompress
Say it like dee-kum-PRES. Decompress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES).
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- dee
- kum
- PRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decompress 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of decompress
American and British speakers say decompress in essentially the same way: /dikəmˈprɛs/ in the US and /diːkəmˈprɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kum-PRES.
What does decompress mean?
- To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
- To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
- To restore (compressed data) to its original form.
Where does decompress come from?
From de- + compress.
Words that rhyme with decompress
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Questions about saying decompress
How do you pronounce decompress?
Say dee-kum-PRES. The American pronunciation is /dikəmˈprɛs/. In British English it is /diːkəmˈprɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decompress?
Decompress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES). Broken into parts: dee · kum · PRES.
Do Americans and Brits say decompress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikəmˈprɛs/ and the British form is /diːkəmˈprɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.