To pronounce "decayed", say DEC-ay-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈkeɪd/
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"decayed" has 3 syllables: dec-ay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street.”
“The cat's body decayed rapidly.”
adjective
“The decayed remains of the pilot's shirt showed where the plane had been shot down.”
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"Decayed" has 3 syllables: dec · ay · ed.
The IPA transcription of "decayed" is /dɪˈkeɪd/.
Decayed: To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
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