How to pronounce decrease
noun A reduction in an amount or level.
Written sound guide
DEEkrees
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give DEE the strongest beat
Give DEE the main beat for the noun; the second vowel remains a clear ee.
01DEEStrongest beat
02kreesLighter beat
Notice the change
Same spelling. Different job.
noun
decrease
DEEkreesA reduction in an amount or level.
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“There was a decrease in traffic.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say decrease slowly. Give DEE the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Give DEE the main beat for the noun; the second vowel remains a clear ee. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
