To pronounce "decoy", say DEC-oy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"decoy" has 2 syllables: dec-oy. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Decoy" has 2 syllables: dec · oy.
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