To pronounce "decongestant", say DEC-ong-est-ant — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decongestant
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DEC-ong-est-ant
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"decongestant" has 4 syllables: dec-ong-est-ant. It rhymes with contestant and questant, if that helps it stick.
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"Decongestant" has 4 syllables: dec · ong · est · ant.
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