How to pronounce decet
Say it like deh-SET. Decet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
- deh
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of decet
American and British speakers say decet in essentially the same way: /dɛˈsɛt/ in the US and /dɛˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-SET.
What does decet mean?
- A group of ten musicians; a piece of music written for such a group
Where does decet come from?
From Italian decetto, from dieci (“ten”).
Words that rhyme with decet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decet.
Questions about saying decet
How do you pronounce decet?
Say deh-SET. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈsɛt/. In British English it is /dɛˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decet?
Decet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: deh · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say decet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈsɛt/ and the British form is /dɛˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.