How to pronounce decompression
Say it like dee-kum-PRESH-un. Decompression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH).
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- dee
- kum
- PRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decompression 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decompression
American and British speakers say decompression in essentially the same way: /ˌdikəmˈprɛʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kum-PRESH-un.
What does decompression mean?
- The process of decompressing.“The decompression of large data files may take a while.”
- The restoration to atmospheric pressure of a person who has spent time under higher pressure (such as a diver).
- A mode of operation of some internal combustion engines which reduces the engine's compression ratio, making it easier to start but significantly increasing fuel consumption.
Where does decompression come from?
From de- + compression.
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Words that rhyme with decompression
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Questions about saying decompression
How do you pronounce decompression?
Say dee-kum-PRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəmˈprɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decompression?
Decompression has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH). Broken into parts: dee · kum · PRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say decompression the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdikəmˈprɛʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.