How do you pronounce "decently"?

In American English: /ˈdiːsəntli/ (DEES-uhntl-ee). In British English: /dˈiːsəntli/ (D-ees-uhntl). In Canadian English: /ˈdiːsəntli/ (DEES-uhntl-ee). In Australian English: /dˈiːsəntli/ (D-ees-uhntl).

Is "decently" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdiːsəntli/ (DEES-uhntl-ee), while in British English it's /dˈiːsəntli/ (D-ees-uhntl).

How to Pronounce "decently"

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decently

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/ˈdiːsəntli/

DEES-uhntl-ee

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diːsde·əntlcent·ily

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