How to pronounce decreed
Say it like dih-KREED. Decreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREED).
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- dih
- KREED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decreed 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.
- KREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decreed
American and British speakers say decreed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkrid/ in the US and /dɪˈkriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KREED.
What does decreed mean?
- simple past and past participle of decree How to pronounce decree
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with decreed
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Questions about saying decreed
How do you pronounce decreed?
Say dih-KREED. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkrid/. In British English it is /dɪˈkriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decreed?
Decreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREED). Broken into parts: dih · KREED.
Do Americans and Brits say decreed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkrid/ and the British form is /dɪˈkriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.