How to pronounce decade
Say it like DEK-ayd. Decade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- ayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decade 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.
- aydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decade
American and British speakers say decade in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkeɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛkeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-ayd.
Other ways to say decade
Decade also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- deh-KAYD /dɛˈkeɪd/
What does decade mean?
- a period of 10 years
- the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
Questions about saying decade
How do you pronounce decade?
Say DEK-ayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decade?
Decade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ayd.
Do Americans and Brits say decade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.