How to Pronounce "decomposed"
word
ˌdikəmˈpoʊzd
dee-kuhm-POHZD
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊzd
dee-kuhm-POHZD
Definition
When something, especially organic matter, has broken down or rotted due to bacteria and other natural processes. For example, a body or plant material that is no longer whole because it has decayed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdikəmˈpoʊzd
British English
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-kuhm-POHZD
UK
dee-kuhm-POHZD
Listen in Context
The fruit had decomposed in the bowl.
The animal's body had decomposed after many days.
Leaves on the forest floor had decomposed into rich soil.
By the time they found the food, it was already decomposed and inedible.