How do you pronounce "decorative"?

In American English: /ˈdɛkrətɪv/ (DEHKR-uht-iv). In British English: /dˈɛkɹətˌɪv/ (D-ehkr-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛkrətɪv/ (DEHKR-uht-iv). In Australian English: /dˈɛkɹətˌɪv/ (D-ehkr-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛkrətɪv/ (DEHKR-uht-iv), while in British English it's /dˈɛkɹətˌɪv/ (D-ehkr-uht).

How to Pronounce "decorative"

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decorative

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/ˈdɛkrətɪv/

DEHKR-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

dɛkrdec·ətora·ɪvtive

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