How to Pronounce Decompress

To pronounce "decompress", say DEC-ompr-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /diːkəmˈpɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/diːkəmˈpɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decompress”

"decompress" has 3 syllables: dec-ompr-ess.

What does decompress mean?

verb

  1. To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
  2. To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.

Related words

unbendunwindunlaxrelaxdepressurizeunzipuncompressinflate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decompress"?▾

"Decompress" has 3 syllables: dec · ompr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "decompress"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decompress" is /diːkəmˈpɹɛs/.

What does "decompress" mean?▾

Decompress: To relieve the pressure or compression on something.

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