How to pronounce dec
Say it like DEK. Dec is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dec
American and British speakers say dec in essentially the same way: /dɛk/ in the US and /dɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK.
What does dec mean?
- declared
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- d
- december
- declination
- celestial latitude
Words that rhyme with dec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dec.
Words that sound like dec
Questions about saying dec
How do you pronounce dec?
Say DEK. The American pronunciation is /dɛk/. In British English it is /dɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dec?
Dec is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEK.
Do Americans and Brits say dec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛk/ and the British form is /dɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dec?
Dec sounds the same as deck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.