To pronounce "decisively", say DEC-is-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
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"decisively" has 4 syllables: dec-is-iv-ely. It rhymes with derisively, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Decisively" has 4 syllables: dec · is · iv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "decisively" is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/.
Decisively: In a decisive manner.
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