To pronounce "decedent", say DEC-ed-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decedent
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DEC-ed-ent
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"decedent" has 3 syllables: dec-ed-ent. It rhymes with antecedent and sedent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Decedent" has 3 syllables: dec · ed · ent.
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