How Do You Spell DE COMPOUNDED?

Pronunciation: [də kɒmpˈa͡ʊndɪd] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "de compounded" is actually "decompounded", with four syllables pronounced as /diːkəmˈpaʊndɪd/. The word is a verb and refers to the process of breaking down a compound substance into its individual components. The prefix "de-" means the opposite or the reversal of, while "compounded" refers to a mixture of two or more elements. Therefore, "decompounded" means separating or undoing a previously compounded substance. Ensuring proper spelling is crucial in conveying the intended meaning of a word.

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Common Misspellings for DE COMPOUNDED

decopounded
decompunded
decomponded
de compounded
se compounded
xe compounded
ce compounded
fe compounded
re compounded
ee compounded
dw compounded
ds compounded
dd compounded
dr compounded
d4 compounded
d3 compounded
de xompounded
de vompounded
de fompounded
de dompounded