How to pronounce Decision in English

Decision is pronounced də-SIZH-ən (IPA /dɪˈsɪʒən/). Stress 'SIZH'; the 'si' becomes 'zh' like in 'vision'.

IPA: /dɪˈsɪʒən/

Syllables: də · SIZH · ən

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Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'de-SIS-yun' with /s/ instead of /ʒ/.

Tip: Stress 'SIZH'; the 'si' becomes 'zh' like in 'vision'.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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