How to pronounce decimals
Say it like DES-uh-mulz. Decimals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- mulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decimals 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.
- mulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decimals
American and British speakers say decimals in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsəməlz/ in the US and /ˈdɛsəməlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-uh-mulz.
What does decimals mean?
- plural of decimal How to pronounce decimal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decimal How to pronounce decimal
Questions about saying decimals
How do you pronounce decimals?
Say DES-uh-mulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəməlz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəməlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decimals?
Decimals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · mulz.
Do Americans and Brits say decimals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsəməlz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsəməlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.