How to pronounce decan
Say it like DEK-un. Decan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decan
American and British speakers say decan in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkən/ in the US and /ˈdɛkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-un.
What does decan mean?
- One of a collection of 36 small constellations or zodiacal subdivisions that appear heliacally at intervals of 10 days or are separated by approximately 10 degrees.
- To remove (something, especially nuclear reactor fuel) from a can or similar protective enclosure, cladding, etc.
Where does decan come from?
From Late Latin decānus.
Words that rhyme with decan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decan.
Questions about saying decan
How do you pronounce decan?
Say DEK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decan?
Decan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say decan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.