How to pronounce decile
Say it like DES-ul. Decile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decile
American and British speakers say decile in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈdɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-ul.
What does decile mean?
- Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency.“Although few people scored high marks, everyone did quite well, the lowest decile was over 50%.”
- Any one of the ten subsets or groups so divided.“Our school is in the top decile for exam results.”
- An aspect or position of two planets when they are distant from each other a tenth part of the zodiac.
Where does decile come from?
From Latin decilis, equivalent to dec- + -ile.
Words that rhyme with decile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decile.
Questions about saying decile
How do you pronounce decile?
Say DES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decile?
Decile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say decile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.