How to pronounce decussate
Say it like dih-KUHS-ayt. Decussate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- dih
- KUHS
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decussate 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.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decussate
American and British speakers say decussate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkʌseɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈkʌseɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KUHS-ayt.
What does decussate mean?
- Crossed; intersected; resembling a letter X.
- Having anatomical structures or markings crossing each other, typically in an X shape or at right angles.
- Having opposite leaves arranged alternately at right angles.
- To form an X or to cross or intersect.
Where does decussate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1825, the verb in 1658.
Questions about saying decussate
How do you pronounce decussate?
Say dih-KUHS-ayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkʌseɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈkʌseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decussate?
Decussate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: dih · KUHS · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say decussate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkʌseɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈkʌseɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.