How to pronounce decreases
Say it like DEE-kree-siz. Decreases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- kree
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decreases 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.
- kreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decreases
American and British speakers say decreases in essentially the same way: /ˈdiˌkrisɪz/ in the US and /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-kree-siz.
Other ways to say decreases
Decreases also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-KREE-suz /dɪˈkrisəz/
- dih-KREE-siz /dɪˈkrisɪz/
What does decreases mean?
- plural of decrease How to pronounce decrease
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decrease How to pronounce decrease
Questions about saying decreases
How do you pronounce decreases?
Say DEE-kree-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiˌkrisɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decreases?
Decreases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · kree · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say decreases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiˌkrisɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.