How to pronounce decrepitude
Say it like duh-KREP-ih-tood. Decrepitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP).
- duh
- KREP
- ih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrepitude 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of decrepitude
American and British speakers say decrepitude in essentially the same way: /dəˈkrɛpɪˌtud/ in the US and /dɪˈkrɛpɪtʃuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KREP-ih-chood.
What does decrepitude mean?
- The state of being decrepit or worn out from age or long use.
Where does decrepitude come from?
From Middle French décrépitude, from Old French, from Latin dēcrepitūdō (“decrepitude”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cobwebbiness
- decrepitness
- hoariness
Questions about saying decrepitude
How do you pronounce decrepitude?
Say duh-KREP-ih-tood. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkrɛpɪˌtud/. In British English it is /dɪˈkrɛpɪtʃuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrepitude?
Decrepitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREP). Broken into parts: duh · KREP · ih · tood.
Do Americans and Brits say decrepitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈkrɛpɪˌtud/ and the British form is /dɪˈkrɛpɪtʃuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.