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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cide
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-cide: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-CIDE.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈsaɪd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-cide.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide decide into syllables?

decide divides as de-cide. de-cide: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in decide?

Decide has 2 syllables (de-cide).

Which syllable is stressed in decide?

The stressed syllable in decide is cide. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-CIDE.

How do you pronounce decide?

/dɪˈsaɪd/ in American English.