To pronounce "decontextualise", say DEC-ont-ext-ual-is-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decontextualise
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DEC-ont-ext-ual-is-e
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"decontextualise" has 6 syllables: dec-ont-ext-ual-is-e.
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"Decontextualise" has 6 syllables: dec · ont · ext · ual · is · e.
Decontextualise: To divest of context.
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