How to Pronounce Decoder

To pronounce "decoder", say DEC-od-er — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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7

Letters

/dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decoder”

"decoder" has 3 syllables: dec-od-er. It rhymes with odor and freeloader, if that helps it stick.

What does decoder mean?

noun

  1. A person who decodes secret messages
  2. A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal

Words that rhyme with decoder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

odorfreeloaderstrodersoderbroderfodorboedercoder

Related words

decodedecryptiondecodingencodercoderreceiverboxdecrypting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decoder"?▾

"Decoder" has 3 syllables: dec · od · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "decoder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decoder" is /dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/.

What does "decoder" mean?▾

Decoder: A person who decodes secret messages

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