decoder ring

Questions

What does decoder ring mean?

A device consisting of two concentric rings of letters of the alphabet, one of which can be rotated, so as to encode and decode messages according to a simple substitution cipher.

How to pronounce decoder ring

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “decoder ring”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “decoder ring”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “decoder ring” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.