How to pronounce decried
Say it like dih-KRYDE. Decried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRYDE).
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- dih
- KRYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decried 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.
- KRYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decried
American and British speakers say decried in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkraɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈkraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KRYDE.
What does decried mean?
- simple past and past participle of decry How to pronounce decry
Words that rhyme with decried
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decried.
Questions about saying decried
How do you pronounce decried?
Say dih-KRYDE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkraɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈkraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decried?
Decried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRYDE). Broken into parts: dih · KRYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say decried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkraɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈkraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.