To pronounce "decorous", say DEC-or-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛkəɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɛkəɹəs/
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"decorous" has 3 syllables: dec-or-ous.
adjective
"Decorous" has 3 syllables: dec · or · ous.
The IPA transcription of "decorous" is /ˈdɛkəɹəs/.
Decorous: Marked by proper behavior.
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