How to pronounce decathlete
Say it like dee-KATH-leet. Decathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KATH).
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- dee
- KATH
- leet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decathlete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decathlete
American and British speakers say decathlete in essentially the same way: /diˈkæθlit/ in the US and /diːˈkæθliːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KATH-leet.
What does decathlete mean?
- An athlete who competes in the decathlon.
Where does decathlete come from?
From dec- + athlete.
Questions about saying decathlete
How do you pronounce decathlete?
Say dee-KATH-leet. The American pronunciation is /diˈkæθlit/. In British English it is /diːˈkæθliːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decathlete?
Decathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KATH). Broken into parts: dee · KATH · leet.
Do Americans and Brits say decathlete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈkæθlit/ and the British form is /diːˈkæθliːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.