How to pronounce deckle
Say it like DEK-ul. Deckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deckle. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deckle
American and British speakers say deckle in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkəl/ in the US and /ˈdɛkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-ul.
What does deckle mean?
- A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.
- A membrane covering the outermost side of a brisket of beef, where it was attached to the rib cage
- The fattier, smaller point-cut portion of a brisket of beef, being the superficial pectoral muscle.
- To give deckles to (paper).
Where does deckle come from?
From German Deckel, diminutive of Decke (“covering”).
Words that rhyme with deckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deckle.
Questions about saying deckle
How do you pronounce deckle?
Say DEK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deckle?
Deckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say deckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.