To pronounce "dekay", say DEK-ay — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dekay
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DEK-ay
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"dekay" has 2 syllables: dek-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: decay — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dekay" has 2 syllables: dek · ay.
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