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decayed

verb

How many syllables in decayed?

There are 2 syllables in the word decayed.

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Divide decayed into syllables:

de · cayed

How to pronounce decayed:

Definition of decayed:

decayed (verb):: to undergo decomposition

Synonyms for decayed:

overripe bad perished precious weak effete carrion feeble debilitated putrid

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Antonyms for decayed:

unspoiled fresh unspoilt good growing developing flourishing

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