How to Pronounce "decisive"
word
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
di-SY-siv
/dɪsˈaɪsɪv/
dis-EYE-siv
Definition
Describes someone who makes decisions quickly and confidently, or refers to something that has a strong effect on the outcome of a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
British English
/dɪsˈaɪsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SY-siv
UK
dis-EYE-siv
Listen in Context
She is a decisive manager who makes quick choices.
The final goal was decisive in winning the match.
We need a decisive answer to move forward.
Her decisive actions in the crisis saved the company.