How to pronounce decemvir
Say it like dih-SEM-ver. Decemvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- dih
- SEM
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decemvir 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.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decemvir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SEM-vuh.
What does decemvir mean?
- Any member of a decemvirate, a council or ruling body of 10 people, as the Venetian Council of Ten.
Where does decemvir come from?
From Latin decemvir.
Questions about saying decemvir
How do you pronounce decemvir?
Say dih-SEM-ver. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛmvər/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛmvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decemvir?
Decemvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: dih · SEM · ver.
Is decemvir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsɛmvə/ (dih-SEM-vuh).