How to pronounce indecisive
Say it like in-dih-SY-siv. Indecisive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
- in
- dih
- SY
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indecisive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indecisive
American and British speakers say indecisive in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-SY-siv.
What does indecisive mean?
- Of a person, not decisive, not marked by promptness or decision.“They were all being very indecisive about what to wear to the party.”
- Of a contest, etc., inconclusive or uncertain.“The outcome of the race was so indecisive.”
Where does indecisive come from?
From in- + decisive.
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Questions about saying indecisive
How do you pronounce indecisive?
Say in-dih-SY-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indecisive?
Indecisive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: in · dih · SY · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say indecisive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.