How to Pronounce "decommissioned"
word
dikəˈmɪʃənd
dee-kuh-MISH-und
dˌiːkəmˈɪʃənd
dee-kuhm-ISH-und
Definition
When something, especially equipment, vehicles, or a facility, is officially taken out of active use or service.
IPA Transcription
American English
dikəˈmɪʃənd
British English
dˌiːkəmˈɪʃənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-kuh-MISH-und
UK
dee-kuhm-ISH-und
Listen in Context
The old battleship was decommissioned after 40 years of service.
This factory was decommissioned in 1995.
The nuclear plant has been decommissioned for safety reasons.
They turned the decommissioned subway tunnel into an art gallery.