decelerate

Phonetic Respelling: [ dee-sel-uh-reyt ]

Definition:

v. to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

Sentence:

The driver began to decelerate as he rounded the bend.

More example sentences:

The driver began to decelerate as he rounded the bend.

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Synonyms:

slow; brake; decrease speed

Antonyms:

accelerate; speed up

How many syllables in decelerate?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide decelerate into syllables:

de-cel-er-ate

Decelerate rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- accelerate

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