decay
/dɪˈkeɪ/
Syllables de·cay
Stress de-CAY
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
schwa
cay
/keɪ/
ai/ay
Meaning
to rot, decompose, or gradually decline
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(define) + cay=/keɪ/(day)
Example
Leaves decay on the forest floor.