How to pronounce decompose
American English pronunciation
dee-kum-POHZ
- IPA
- /ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/
- Syllables
- dee · kum · POHZ (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What decompose means
To slowly rot and break down
In a sentence: The fallen leaves decompose and turn into rich soil.
Where it comes from: It comes from a French word meaning "to take apart."
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