How to Pronounce "decomposing"
word
ˌdikəmˈpoʊzɪŋ
dee-kuhm-POHZ-ing
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊzɪŋ
dee-kuhm-POH-zing
Definition
Breaking down into simpler parts, often because of bacteria or natural processes; commonly used for organic matter like plants, animals, or food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdikəmˈpoʊzɪŋ
British English
dˌiːkəmpˈəʊzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-kuhm-POHZ-ing
UK
dee-kuhm-POH-zing
Listen in Context
The banana peel was decomposing in the trash.
Fallen leaves are decomposing on the ground.
The meat left out is decomposing fast.
It smells so bad in here because something is decomposing.