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/d ĭ ˈs ĕ p t ĭ v l ē/

de-cĕp-tĭve-ly

Rule 1

C always softens to /s/ when followed by E, I, or Y. Otherwise, C says /k/.

Rule 2

Vowels usually say their short sound in a closed syllable.

Rule 3

English words do not end in V or U. Add a silent E.

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