How to pronounce decurrent
Say it like dih-KUHR-unt. Decurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHR).
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- dih
- KUHR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decurrent 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.
- KUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decurrent
American and British speakers say decurrent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkʌrənt/ in the US and /dɪˈkʌrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KUHR-unt.
What does decurrent mean?
- Of plant parts: extending downward, most often in the case of leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem.
- Of lamellae (the gills of a mushroom): broadly attached and extending down the stipe of the mushroom.“In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent.”
Where does decurrent come from?
From Latin decurrens, de (“down”) + curro (“to run”).
Questions about saying decurrent
How do you pronounce decurrent?
Say dih-KUHR-unt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkʌrənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkʌrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decurrent?
Decurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHR). Broken into parts: dih · KUHR · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say decurrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkʌrənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkʌrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.