How to pronounce decreasing
Say it like DEE-kree-sing. Decreasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce decreasing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEE
- kree
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decreasing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decreasing
American and British speakers say decreasing in essentially the same way: /ˈdiˌkrisɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-kree-sing.
Other ways to say decreasing
Decreasing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-KREE-sing /dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
What does decreasing mean?
- becoming less or smaller
- (music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume
Where does decreasing come from?
From decrease + -ing (participial suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying decreasing
How do you pronounce decreasing?
Say DEE-kree-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiˌkrisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decreasing?
Decreasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · kree · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say decreasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiˌkrisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːˌkriːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.