decorate
/ˈdekəreɪt/
Syllables dec·o·rate
Stress DEC-o-rate
Phonics Breakdown
de
/de/
short e
co
/kə/
schwa
rate
/reɪt/
long a_e
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding things
Sound Reference
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de=/de/(desk) + co=/kə/(company) + rate=/reɪt/(rate)
Example
They plan to decorate the room for the party.