How to pronounce decumbent
Say it like dih-KUHM-bunt. Decumbent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- dih
- KUHM
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decumbent 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decumbent
American and British speakers say decumbent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ in the US and /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KUHM-bunt.
What does decumbent mean?
- Lying down; reclining on the ground.
- Of a plant, which lies on the ground with tips turned upwards.
Where does decumbent come from?
From the present participle of Latin dēcumbō.
Words that rhyme with decumbent
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Questions about saying decumbent
How do you pronounce decumbent?
Say dih-KUHM-bunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkʌmbənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkʌmbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decumbent?
Decumbent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: dih · KUHM · bunt.
Do Americans and Brits say decumbent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkʌmbənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.