How to pronounce decani
Say it like dih-KAY-ny. Decani has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
- dih
- KAY
- ny
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decani 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.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decani
American and British speakers say decani in essentially the same way: /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KAY-ny.
What does decani mean?
- Of the side of the chancel, apse, altar or choir on which the dean's stall is placed (the right hand side to a person facing the altar); decanal.
- The higher of two choral voice parts sung when a part splits into two; traditionally sung by members of the choir on the decani side.
- That half of the choir singing decani parts, collectively.
Where does decani come from?
Borrowed from Latin decānī (“of the dean”).
Questions about saying decani
How do you pronounce decani?
Say dih-KAY-ny. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decani?
Decani has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: dih · KAY · ny.
Do Americans and Brits say decani the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈkeɪnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.