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