How to Pronounce Decode

To pronounce "decode", say DEC-od-e — 3 syllables, IPA /diːˈkəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/diːˈkəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decode”

"decode" has 3 syllables: dec-od-e. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

What does decode mean?

noun

  1. A product of decoding
  2. Output from a program or device used to interpret communication protocols

verb

  1. To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.
  2. To figure out something difficult to interpret.

Synonyms

decipher

Antonyms

encode

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Words that rhyme with decode

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goadabodeloadbestowedmodeodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplode

Related words

decipherdecryptdecryptionunscrambledecoderbreakdecryptifydecypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decode"?▾

"Decode" has 3 syllables: dec · od · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decode"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decode" is /diːˈkəʊd/.

What does "decode" mean?▾

Decode: A product of decoding

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