How to Pronounce Deciding

To pronounce "deciding", say DEC-id-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deciding”

"deciding" has 3 syllables: dec-id-ing. It rhymes with abiding and providing, if that helps it stick.

What does deciding mean?

verb

  1. To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

    “Her last-minute goal decided the game.”

  2. To make a judgment, especially after deliberation

    “I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work.”

Synonyms

choosedeterminemake up one's mindpick

Words that rhyme with deciding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidingprovidingchidingglidingstridingcoincidingguidingderidingpresidinghidingoverridingsliding

Related words

crucialdecisivedeterminantdeterminativedeterminingactingadjudicatingagree

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deciding"?▾

"Deciding" has 3 syllables: dec · id · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "deciding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deciding" is /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/.

What does "deciding" mean?▾

Deciding: To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

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