How to pronounce decanal
Say it like dih-KAY-nul. Decanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- dih
- KAY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decanal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decanal
American and British speakers say decanal in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkeɪnəl/ in the US and /dɪˈkeɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KAY-nul.
What does decanal mean?
- Pertaining to a dean or deanery.“decanal side”
- The aliphatic aldehyde, CH₃(CH₂)₈CHO, related to capric acid
Where does decanal come from?
From French décanal.
Questions about saying decanal
How do you pronounce decanal?
Say dih-KAY-nul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkeɪnəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈkeɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decanal?
Decanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: dih · KAY · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say decanal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkeɪnəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈkeɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.