How to Pronounce "decreases"
word
ˈdiˌkɹisɪz/, /dɪˈkɹisəz/, /dɪˈkɹisɪz
DEE-kreese-iz
dɪˈkriːsɪz
di-KREES-iz
Definition
To become smaller in amount, number, or degree; to reduce or make less.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdiˌkɹisɪz/, /dɪˈkɹisəz/, /dɪˈkɹisɪz
British English
dɪˈkriːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-kreese-iz
UK
di-KREES-iz
Listen in Context
His interest in sports decreases every year.
The price decreases after the holiday.
The water level decreases in summer.
If demand decreases, suppliers might lower their prices.