How to Pronounce "decedent"
word
dɛˈsidənt
di-SEE-dent
dɪsˈiːdənt
di-SEE-dnt
Definition
A 'decedent' is a person who has died, especially in a legal context such as wills, estates, or inheritance.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɛˈsidənt
British English
dɪsˈiːdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEE-dent
UK
di-SEE-dnt
Listen in Context
The lawyer read the decedent's will to the family.
The property will go to the decedent's children.
The court needs information about the decedent.
If the decedent had any debts, they must be paid before the estate is divided.