How to Pronounce Decorated

To pronounce "decorated", say DEC-or-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decorated”

"decorated" has 4 syllables: dec-or-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does decorated mean?

verb

  1. To furnish with decorations.

    “We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles.”

  2. To improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.

    “There's some paint left over from when we decorated the guest bedroom.”

adjective

  1. Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.

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Words that rhyme with decorated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

adornedinwroughtbeadedbeadytinsellystuddedbuttonytapestried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decorated"?▾

"Decorated" has 4 syllables: dec · or · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "decorated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decorated" is /ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/.

What does "decorated" mean?▾

Decorated: To furnish with decorations.

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