How to pronounce decoys
Say it like DEE-koyz. Decoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- koyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- koyzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of decoys
American and British speakers say decoys in essentially the same way: /ˈdikɔɪz/ in the US and /ˈdiːkɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-koyz.
What does decoys mean?
- plural of decoy How to pronounce decoy
Questions about saying decoys
How do you pronounce decoys?
Say DEE-koyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdikɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːkɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoys?
Decoys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · koyz.
Do Americans and Brits say decoys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdikɔɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːkɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.