How to Pronounce "decides"
word
/ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
di-SYDZ
/dɪsˈaɪdz/
di-SYDZ
Definition
To choose something after thinking about it, or to make a final judgment about what should happen. "Decides" is the third-person singular form, used with subjects like he, she, or it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
British English
/dɪsˈaɪdz/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
She decides what to cook every night.
The teacher decides when the test starts.
He decides to walk to work today.
If she decides to leave early, we'll just start without her.