To pronounce "decently", say DEC-ently — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːsəntli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdiːsəntli/
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"decently" has 2 syllables: dec-ently. It rhymes with recently, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“You need to be decently attired to enter the restaurant.”
“a decently high salary”
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"Decently" has 2 syllables: dec · ently.
The IPA transcription of "decently" is /ˈdiːsəntli/.
Decently: In a decent manner.
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