How to pronounce decongestant
Say it like dih-kun-JES-tunt. Decongestant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES).
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- dih
- kun
- JES
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decongestant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decongestant
American and British speakers say decongestant in essentially the same way: /dɪkənˈdʒɛstənt/ in the US and /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-JES-tunt.
What does decongestant mean?
- A drug that relieves congestion, e.g. pseudoephedrine.
Words that rhyme with decongestant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decongestant.
Questions about saying decongestant
How do you pronounce decongestant?
Say dih-kun-JES-tunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪkənˈdʒɛstənt/. In British English it is /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decongestant?
Decongestant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES). Broken into parts: dih · kun · JES · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say decongestant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪkənˈdʒɛstənt/ and the British form is /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.