How to pronounce decompressive
Say it like dee-kum-PRES-iv. Decompressive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES).
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- dee
- kum
- PRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decompressive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decompressive
American and British speakers say decompressive in essentially the same way: /dikəmˈprɛsɪv/ in the US and /diːkəmˈprɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kum-PRES-iv.
What does decompressive mean?
- That decompresses.
Where does decompressive come from?
From decompress + -ive.
Words that rhyme with decompressive
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Questions about saying decompressive
How do you pronounce decompressive?
Say dee-kum-PRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /dikəmˈprɛsɪv/. In British English it is /diːkəmˈprɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decompressive?
Decompressive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES). Broken into parts: dee · kum · PRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say decompressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikəmˈprɛsɪv/ and the British form is /diːkəmˈprɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.