How to pronounce decongest
Say it like dee-kun-JEST. Decongest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEST).
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- dee
- kun
- JEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decongest 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of decongest
American and British speakers say decongest in essentially the same way: /dikənˈdʒɛst/ in the US and /diːkənˈdʒɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-JEST.
What does decongest mean?
- To free from congestion.
Where does decongest come from?
From de- + congest.
Words that rhyme with decongest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decongest.
Questions about saying decongest
How do you pronounce decongest?
Say dee-kun-JEST. The American pronunciation is /dikənˈdʒɛst/. In British English it is /diːkənˈdʒɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decongest?
Decongest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEST). Broken into parts: dee · kun · JEST.
Do Americans and Brits say decongest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikənˈdʒɛst/ and the British form is /diːkənˈdʒɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.