How to pronounce decrement
Say it like DEK-ruh-munt. Decrement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- ruh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decrement
American and British speakers say decrement in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkrəmənt/ in the US and /ˈdɛkrəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-ruh-munt.
What does decrement mean?
- A small quantity removed or lost; one of a series of regular subtractions.
- The subtraction itself; decrease.
- To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit.
Where does decrement come from?
Borrowed from Latin decrementum.
Questions about saying decrement
How do you pronounce decrement?
Say DEK-ruh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkrəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkrəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrement?
Decrement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ruh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say decrement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkrəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkrəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.