How to pronounce decrime
Say it like dee-KRYME. Decrime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRYME).
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- dee
- KRYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KRYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decrime
American and British speakers say decrime in essentially the same way: /diˈkraɪm/ in the US and /diˈkraɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KRYME.
What does decrime mean?
- To remove the criminal status of a reported crime, typically due to insufficient evidence or to artificially reduce crime statistics
Where does decrime come from?
From de- + crime.
Words that rhyme with decrime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decrime.
Questions about saying decrime
How do you pronounce decrime?
Say dee-KRYME. The American pronunciation is /diˈkraɪm/. In British English it is /diˈkraɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrime?
Decrime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRYME). Broken into parts: dee · KRYME.
Do Americans and Brits say decrime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈkraɪm/ and the British form is /diˈkraɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.