How to pronounce decapod
Say it like DEK-uh-pod. Decapod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decapod 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.
- podKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of decapod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEK-uh-pod.
What does decapod mean?
- Having ten legs.
- Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.
- Any crustacean of the order Decapoda, such as crabs or lobsters.
- A nickname for either the 0-10-0 or 2-10-0 train configurations.
Where does decapod come from?
Borrowed from French décapode.
Questions about saying decapod
How do you pronounce decapod?
Say DEK-uh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decapod?
Decapod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · pod.
Is decapod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɛkəpɒd/ (DEK-uh-pod).