How to pronounce decasyllabic
Say it like dek-uh-sih-LAB-ik. Decasyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- dek
- uh
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decasyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decasyllabic
American and British speakers say decasyllabic in essentially the same way: /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dek-uh-sih-LAB-ik.
What does decasyllabic mean?
- Having ten syllables.
- Composed of decasyllables.
- A decasyllable.
Where does decasyllabic come from?
From deca- + syllabic.
Words that rhyme with decasyllabic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decasyllabic.
Questions about saying decasyllabic
How do you pronounce decasyllabic?
Say dek-uh-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decasyllabic?
Decasyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: dek · uh · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say decasyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /dɛkəsɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.