How do you pronounce "decrepit"?

In American English: /dəˈkrɛpɪt/ (duh-KREHP-it). In British English: /dɪkɹˈɛpɪt/ (dikr-EHP-it). In Canadian English: /dəˈkrɛpɪt/ (duh-KREHP-it). In Australian English: /dɪkɹˈɛpɪt/ (dikr-EHP-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dəˈkrɛpɪt/ (duh-KREHP-it), while in British English it's /dɪkɹˈɛpɪt/ (dikr-EHP-it).

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decrepit

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/dəˈkrɛpɪt/

duh-KREHP-it

Syllable Breakdown

dəde·krɛpcre·ɪtpit

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