How to pronounce decrease
verb To become or make something smaller.
Written sound guide
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.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give KREES the strongest beat
For the action, stress KREES and use short i in the lighter first syllable.
Notice the change
Same spelling. Different job.
verb
decrease
dihKREESTo become or make something smaller.
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The number may decrease after lunch.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say decrease slowly. Give KREES the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with decrease.
What should I check?
For the action, stress KREES and use short i in the lighter first syllable. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
