How to pronounce decrescent
Say it like dih-KRES-unt. Decrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRES).
- dih
- KRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrescent 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.
- KRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decrescent
American and British speakers say decrescent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkrɛsənt/ in the US and /dɪˈkrɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KRES-unt.
What does decrescent mean?
- Becoming gradually less; diminishing.
- Waning.
- A crescent oriented with horns turned to sinister (pointing to the viewer's right).
Where does decrescent come from?
From decressant, from Anglo-Norman [Term?], present participle of decreistre (“to decrease”).
Words that rhyme with decrescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decrescent.
- adolescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
Questions about saying decrescent
How do you pronounce decrescent?
Say dih-KRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkrɛsənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkrɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrescent?
Decrescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRES). Broken into parts: dih · KRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say decrescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkrɛsənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkrɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.