How to Pronounce Decelerate

To pronounce "decelerate", say DEC-el-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decelerate”

"decelerate" has 5 syllables: dec-el-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does decelerate mean?

verb

To reduce the velocity of something
To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease

Synonyms

retard slow down

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Words that rhyme with decelerate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decelerate"?▾

"Decelerate" has 5 syllables: dec · el · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decelerate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decelerate" is /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/.

What does "decelerate" mean?▾

Decelerate: To reduce the velocity of something

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