How to pronounce deciliter
Say it like DES-uh-lee-ter. Deciliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛsəˌlitɚ/DES-uh-lee-ter
UK British/ˈdɛsəˌliːtə/DES-uh-lee-tuh
- DES
- uh
- lee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deciliter 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deciliter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DES-uh-lee-tuh.
What does deciliter mean?
noun
- US spelling of decilitre.
Where does deciliter come from?
From deci- + liter.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- decilitre
- dl
Questions about saying deciliter
How do you pronounce deciliter?
Say DES-uh-lee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəˌlitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəˌliːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deciliter?
Deciliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · lee · ter.
Is deciliter 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 /ˈdɛsəˌliːtə/ (DES-uh-lee-tuh).