How to pronounce decrees
Say it like dih-KREEZ. Decrees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREEZ).
- dih
- KREEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrees 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.
- KREEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decrees
American and British speakers say decrees in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkriz/ in the US and /dɪˈkriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KREEZ.
What does decrees mean?
- plural of decree How to pronounce decree
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decree How to pronounce decree
Words that rhyme with decrees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decrees.
Questions about saying decrees
How do you pronounce decrees?
Say dih-KREEZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkriz/. In British English it is /dɪˈkriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrees?
Decrees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREEZ). Broken into parts: dih · KREEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say decrees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkriz/ and the British form is /dɪˈkriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.