How to pronounce decide

Say it like this: /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

What does decide mean?

verbTo resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.

“Her last-minute goal decided the game.”

To make a judgment, especially after deliberation.

“You must decide between good and evil.”

To cause someone to come to a decision.

“Your admonition decided me against my intended course of action.”

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