How to pronounce decrepitate
Say it like dih-KREP-ih-tayt. Decrepitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP).
- dih
- KREP
- ih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrepitate 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.
- KREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decrepitate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KREP-ih-tayt.
What does decrepitate mean?
- To roast (a salt or mineral) until it stops crackling in the fire.
- Of salts and minerals, to crackle when heated, indicating a sudden breakdown of their particles.
Where does decrepitate come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin dēcrepitātus, perfect passive participle of dēcrepitō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Latin dē- + crepitō.
Questions about saying decrepitate
How do you pronounce decrepitate?
Say dih-KREP-ih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrepitate?
Decrepitate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP). Broken into parts: dih · KREP · ih · tayt.
Is decrepitate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈkrɛpɪteɪt/ (dih-KREP-ih-tayt).