How to pronounce decussation
Say it like dek-uh-SAY-shun. Decussation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- dek
- uh
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decussation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decussation
American and British speakers say decussation in essentially the same way: /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-uh-SAY-shun.
What does decussation mean?
- A crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape.
Where does decussation come from?
From Latin decussationem, from decussare.
Words that rhyme with decussation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decussation.
Questions about saying decussation
How do you pronounce decussation?
Say dek-uh-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decussation?
Decussation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: dek · uh · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say decussation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.