How to pronounce decillion
Say it like duh-SIL-ee-un. Decillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- duh
- SIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decillion
American and British speakers say decillion in essentially the same way: /dəˈsɪliən/ in the US and /dəˈsɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-SIL-ee-un.
What does decillion mean?
- 10³³.
- 10⁶⁰.
Where does decillion come from?
From dec- (“ten”) + -illion.
Words that rhyme with decillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decillion.
Questions about saying decillion
How do you pronounce decillion?
Say duh-SIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /dəˈsɪliən/. In British English it is /dəˈsɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decillion?
Decillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: duh · SIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say decillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈsɪliən/ and the British form is /dəˈsɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.