How to pronounce decriminalizing
Say it like dee-krim-uh-nuh-LY-zing. Decriminalizing has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LY).
- dee
- krim
- uh
- nuh
- LY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decriminalizing 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.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decriminalizing
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: dee-KRIM-ih-nuh-ly-zingg.
What does decriminalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of decriminalize To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.
Words that rhyme with decriminalizing
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Questions about saying decriminalizing
How do you pronounce decriminalizing?
Say dee-krim-uh-nuh-LY-zing. The American pronunciation is /diˌkrɪmənəˈlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decriminalizing?
Decriminalizing has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LY). Broken into parts: dee · krim · uh · nuh · LY · zing.
Is decriminalizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪŋɡ/ (dee-KRIM-ih-nuh-ly-zingg).