decaf
DEE-kaf
deekaf
/ˈdikæf/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “decaf” is spelled “deekaf”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | ee | k | a | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /i/ | /k/ | /æ/ | /f/ |
English writes “decaf” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“deekaf” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “decaf”
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“decaf” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “decaf”?
“decaf” is pronounced DEE-kaf — IPA /ˈdikæf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “deekaf”.
How many syllables are in “decaf”?
“decaf” has 2 syllables: DEE-kaf (the capitalized syllable is stressed).