How to pronounce decorated
Say it like DEK-uh-ray-tid. Decorated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decorated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decorated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEK-uh-ray-tid.
What does decorated mean?
- provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
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Questions about saying decorated
How do you pronounce decorated?
Say DEK-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decorated?
Decorated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · ray · tid.
Is decorated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/ (DEK-uh-ray-tid).