How to Pronounce Decorating

To pronounce "decorating", say DEC-or-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DEC-or-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “decorating”

"decorating" has 4 syllables: dec-or-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does decorating 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.”

noun

  1. Decoration

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Words that rhyme with decorating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

ornamentadornembellishdressdeckbeautifygracedecorative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decorating"?▾

"Decorating" has 4 syllables: dec · or · at · ing.

What does "decorating" mean?▾

Decorating: To furnish with decorations.

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