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