How to Pronounce Decrease

To pronounce "decrease", say DECR-eas-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DECR-eas-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “decrease”

"decrease" has 3 syllables: decr-eas-e. It rhymes with nice and piece, if that helps it stick.

What does decrease mean?

noun

  1. An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

    “One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years.”

  2. A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be decreased from another existing stitch or by knitting it together with another stitch. See Decrease (knitting).

verb

  1. Of a quantity, to become smaller.
  2. To make (a quantity) smaller.

Synonyms

cutdecrementdropfalllossloweringreductionshrinkagego downplummet

Antonyms

gainincreaseincrementraiserisego upgrowshoot up

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Words that rhyme with decrease

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nicepiecereleasefleececeasecreasepeaceshowpiecegreasemouthpiecedeceasepolice

Related words

decrementstep-downdiminutiondiminishlessenlesseningfallreduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decrease"?▾

"Decrease" has 3 syllables: decr · eas · e.

What does "decrease" mean?▾

Decrease: An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

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