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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable crease
  • 8 letters
Syllables
de-crease: 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-CREASE.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈkris/ 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-crease.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide decrease into syllables?

decrease divides as de-crease. de-crease: 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 decrease?

Decrease has 2 syllables (de-crease).

Which syllable is stressed in decrease?

The stressed syllable in decrease is crease. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-CREASE.

How do you pronounce decrease?

/dɪˈkris/ in American English.