How to Pronounce Decreasing

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

DECR-eas-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “decreasing”

"decreasing" has 3 syllables: decr-eas-ing. It rhymes with unceasing and increasing, if that helps it stick.

What does decreasing mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

dropfallgo downplummetplungereduceshrinksink

Antonyms

go upgrowincreaseriseshoot upsoar

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Words that rhyme with decreasing

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unceasingincreasingceasingleasingreleasingpolicingcreasingsubleasingfleecinggreasingpiecing

Related words

abatingallargandocalandodecliningdecrescendodepreciatingdepreciativedepreciatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decreasing"?▾

"Decreasing" has 3 syllables: decr · eas · ing.

What does "decreasing" mean?▾

Decreasing: Of a quantity, to become smaller.

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