To pronounce "decaf", say DEC-af — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːkæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdiːkæf/
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"decaf" has 2 syllables: dec-af.
noun
"Decaf" has 2 syllables: dec · af.
The IPA transcription of "decaf" is /ˈdiːkæf/.
Decaf: A decaffeinated coffee, tea, or soft drink.
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