How to pronounce decrepitly
Say it like duh-KREP-it-lee. Decrepitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP).
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- duh
- KREP
- it
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrepitly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decrepitly
American and British speakers say decrepitly in essentially the same way: /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/ in the US and /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-KREP-it-lee.
What does decrepitly mean?
- In a decrepit way.
Where does decrepitly come from?
From decrepit + -ly.
Questions about saying decrepitly
How do you pronounce decrepitly?
Say duh-KREP-it-lee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/. In British English it is /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrepitly?
Decrepitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP). Broken into parts: duh · KREP · it · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say decrepitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/ and the British form is /dəˈkrɛpɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.