How to pronounce decim
Say it like DES-im. Decim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- im
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decim 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.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decim
American and British speakers say decim in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsɪm/ in the US and /ˈdɛsɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-im.
What does decim mean?
- A decimeter.
Where does decim come from?
Clipped form of decimeter.
Questions about saying decim
How do you pronounce decim?
Say DES-im. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decim?
Decim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · im.
Do Americans and Brits say decim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsɪm/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.