How to pronounce decrypt
Say it like dih-KRIPT. Decrypt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIPT).
- dih
- KRIPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decrypt 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.
- KRIPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decrypt
American and British speakers say decrypt in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkrɪpt/ in the US and /dɪˈkrɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KRIPT.
What does decrypt mean?
- To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.
- A decoded communication.
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Words that rhyme with decrypt
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Questions about saying decrypt
How do you pronounce decrypt?
Say dih-KRIPT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkrɪpt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decrypt?
Decrypt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIPT). Broken into parts: dih · KRIPT.
Do Americans and Brits say decrypt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkrɪpt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkrɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.