How to Pronounce Decoction

To pronounce "decoction", say DEC-oct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈkɒkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

/dɪˈkɒkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decoction”

"decoction" has 3 syllables: dec-oct-ion.

What does decoction mean?

noun

  1. An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.
  2. The process of boiling something down in this way.

Related words

extractexcoctionboildowndistillationcoctiondistillateconcoctionrecoction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decoction"?▾

"Decoction" has 3 syllables: dec · oct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "decoction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decoction" is /dɪˈkɒkʃən/.

What does "decoction" mean?▾

Decoction: An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.

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