How to Pronounce "decoyed"
word
dəˈkɔɪ
duh-KOYD
dˈiːkɔɪd
dee-KOYD
Definition
To use a person or thing to lure someone or something into a trap or away from what they should be doing.
IPA Transcription
American English
dəˈkɔɪ
British English
dˈiːkɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-KOYD
UK
dee-KOYD
Listen in Context
The hunters decoyed the birds with fake ducks.
He was decoyed into the alley by the thief.
The fish were easily decoyed by the bright lure.
The enemy soldiers were decoyed away from the camp by a clever plan.