How to Pronounce "halfway decent"
expression
ˈhæfˈweɪ/ /ˈdisənt
HAF-way DEE-sent
hˈɑːfweɪ/ /dˈiːsənt
HAAF-way DEE-sent
Definition
Describes something that is acceptable, adequate, or not bad—better than poor but not great. It’s used to show something is good enough, but just barely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæfˈweɪ/ /ˈdisənt
British English
hˈɑːfweɪ/ /dˈiːsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF-way DEE-sent
UK
HAAF-way DEE-sent
Listen in Context
The hotel was halfway decent for the price.
We found a halfway decent restaurant nearby.
Her English is halfway decent already.
If you want a halfway decent cup of coffee, skip that place.