How to pronounce deca
Say it like DEK-uh. Deca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deca 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deca
American and British speakers say deca in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkə/ in the US and /ˈdɛkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-uh.
What does deca mean?
- The anabolic steroid nandrolone decanoate.
Words that rhyme with deca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deca.
Questions about saying deca
How do you pronounce deca?
Say DEK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkə/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deca?
Deca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say deca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkə/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.