How to pronounce decima
Say it like dih-CHEE-muh. Decima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE).
- dih
- CHEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decima
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DES-ih-muh.
What does decima mean?
- A tithe or tax of one-tenth (now usually in historical Italian contexts).
- An organ stop a tenth above the normal 8-foot pitch.
- A 10-line verse or stanza, (chiefly) in the form of a song comprising an introductory verse followed by four such divisions.
Where does decima come from?
Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”), now particularly via Italian decima.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with decima
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decima.
Questions about saying decima
How do you pronounce decima?
Say dih-CHEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtʃimə/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decima?
Decima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE). Broken into parts: dih · CHEE · muh.
Is decima pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdɛsɪmə/ (DES-ih-muh).