How to pronounce decane
Say it like DEK-ayn. Decane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛkeɪn/DEK-ayn
UK British/ˈdɛkeɪn/DEK-ayn
- DEK
- ayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decane 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.
- aynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decane
American and British speakers say decane in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɛkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-ayn.
What does decane mean?
noun
- Any of the 75 isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₂
Where does decane come from?
From dec- + -ane.
Questions about saying decane
How do you pronounce decane?
Say DEK-ayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decane?
Decane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ayn.
Do Americans and Brits say decane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.