How to Pronounce "decipher"
word
/dɪˈsaɪfɝ/
di-SY-fur
/dɪsˈaɪfɐ/
di-SY-fuh
Definition
To figure out the meaning of something that is difficult to understand, like a secret code or unclear handwriting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsaɪfɝ/
British English
/dɪsˈaɪfɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SY-fur
UK
di-SY-fuh
Listen in Context
Can you decipher this message?
The detective tried to decipher the strange code.
I couldn't decipher his handwriting.
It took me hours to decipher what she meant by her text.