How to pronounce decrepit
Say it like duh-KREP-it. Decrepit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP).
- duh
- KREP
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrepit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decrepit
American and British speakers say decrepit in essentially the same way: /dəˈkrɛpɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KREP-it.
What does decrepit mean?
- Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
Where does decrepit come from?
From Middle English decrepyt (ante 1439), from Middle French décrépit, from Latin dēcrepitus (“very old”), from crepō (“to creak”).
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Questions about saying decrepit
How do you pronounce decrepit?
Say duh-KREP-it. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkrɛpɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrepit?
Decrepit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP). Broken into parts: duh · KREP · it.
Do Americans and Brits say decrepit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkrɛpɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.