To pronounce "decision", say dec-IS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɪʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈsɪʒən/
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/dɪsˈɪʒən/
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noun
verb
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To pronounce "decision", say dec-IS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɪʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Decision" has 3 syllables: dec · is · ion.
The IPA transcription of "decision" is /dɪˈsɪʒən/.
Decision: The act of deciding.
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