How to pronounce decime
Say it like deh-SEEM. Decime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEM).
- deh
- SEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of decime
American and British speakers say decime in essentially the same way: /dɛˈsim/ in the US and /dɛˈsiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-SEEM.
What does decime mean?
- A 10-centime coin, minted up to 1999 and bearing the same value.
Where does decime come from?
From Latin decima (“a tenth; a tithing”).
Words that rhyme with decime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decime.
Questions about saying decime
How do you pronounce decime?
Say deh-SEEM. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈsim/. In British English it is /dɛˈsiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decime?
Decime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEM). Broken into parts: deh · SEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say decime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈsim/ and the British form is /dɛˈsiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.