English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Decree Pronunciation
Decree is pronounced di-KREE, IPA /dɪˈkri/.
di-KREE
US /dɪˈkri/ · UK /dɪˈkriː/
Syllables: di · KREE (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and verb: An official order with the force of law, or to issue one.
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Decree in a Sentence
- The king issued a decree closing the ports.
- A court decree settled the inheritance.
- They decreed that all shops should shut on Sundays.
Common Mispronunciations of Decree
Not DE-kree
Throw the force onto KREE and keep the opening di short and quick.
Not di-KRAY
The ee is the long ee of tree, so the word ends on the same sound as agree.
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