How to pronounce decel
Say it like DEE-sel. Decel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- sel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- selKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of decel
American and British speakers say decel in essentially the same way: /ˈdisɛl/ in the US and /ˈdiːsɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-sel.
What does decel mean?
- Synonym of decelerationist.
Questions about saying decel
How do you pronounce decel?
Say DEE-sel. The American pronunciation is /ˈdisɛl/. In British English it is /ˈdiːsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decel?
Decel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · sel.
Do Americans and Brits say decel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdisɛl/ and the British form is /ˈdiːsɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.