decay
di-KAY
dikay
/dɪˈkeɪ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “decay” is spelled “dikay”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | i | k | ay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /eɪ/ |
English writes “decay” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“dikay” — 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 “decay”
okayokkaybouquetcroquetdkcommuniquerisquecayparquet
“decay” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “decay”?
“decay” is pronounced di-KAY — IPA /dɪˈkeɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “dikay”.
How many syllables are in “decay”?
“decay” has 2 syllables: di-KAY (the capitalized syllable is stressed).