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