How to Pronounce "decelerate"
word
dɪˈsɛɫɝˌeɪt
di-SEL-uh-rayt
dɪsˈɛləɹˌeɪt
di-SEL-uh-rayt
Definition
To reduce speed or make something move more slowly.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɛɫɝˌeɪt
British English
dɪsˈɛləɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEL-uh-rayt
UK
di-SEL-uh-rayt
Listen in Context
The driver had to decelerate when he saw the red light.
Trains decelerate before arriving at the station.
You should decelerate when driving in heavy rain.
Our project will need to decelerate a bit due to budget cuts.