How to Pronounce Decrees

To pronounce "decrees", say DECR-ees — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DECR-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “decrees”

"decrees" has 2 syllables: decr-ees. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does decrees mean?

noun

  1. An edict or law.
  2. The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

verb

  1. To command by a decree.

    “A court decrees a restoration of property.”

Words that rhyme with decrees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

edictrulefiatrescriptorderactactsby-laws

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decrees"?▾

"Decrees" has 2 syllables: decr · ees.

What does "decrees" mean?▾

Decrees: An edict or law.

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