How to pronounce decry
Say it like dih-KRY. Decry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRY).
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- dih
- KRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decry 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.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decry
American and British speakers say decry in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkraɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈkraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KRY.
What does decry mean?
- To denounce as harmful.
- To blame for ills.
Where does decry come from?
C. 1600, from Middle French decrier (“to denigrate; depreciate”), from Old French descrier (“to shout”) (modern décrier).
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Words that rhyme with decry
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Questions about saying decry
How do you pronounce decry?
Say dih-KRY. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkraɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decry?
Decry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRY). Broken into parts: dih · KRY.
Do Americans and Brits say decry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkraɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈkraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.