How to Pronounce Deciduous

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deciduous”

"deciduous" has 3 syllables: dec-id-uous.

What does deciduous mean?

adjective

  1. Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
  2. Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

Antonyms

evergreensempervirentpermanentpersistent

Related words

broadleafbroad-leavedbroad-leafedleafyconiferoushardwoodspikeoutdated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deciduous"?▾

"Deciduous" has 3 syllables: dec · id · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "deciduous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deciduous" is /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/.

What does "deciduous" mean?▾

Deciduous: Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.

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