How to pronounce decameter
Say it like DEK-uh-mee-ter. Decameter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decameter 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of decameter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEK-uh-mee-tuh.
What does decameter mean?
- US spelling of decametre.
Where does decameter come from?
Borrowed from French décamètre.
Questions about saying decameter
How do you pronounce decameter?
Say DEK-uh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decameter?
Decameter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · mee · ter.
Is decameter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛkəˌmiːtə/ (DEK-uh-mee-tuh).