How to Pronounce "decompose"
word
ˌdikəmˈpoʊz
dee-kuhm-POHZ
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊz
dee-kuhm-POHZ
Definition
To break down into smaller parts through natural processes, like when something rots or is separated into simpler substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdikəmˈpoʊz
British English
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-kuhm-POHZ
UK
dee-kuhm-POHZ
Listen in Context
Leaves decompose on the forest floor.
Food can decompose if you leave it out too long.
Some materials take years to decompose.
After a few weeks, those apple cores completely decomposed.