How to pronounce deco
Say it like DEK-oh. Deco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛkoʊ/DEK-oh
UK British/ˈdɛkəʊ/DEK-oh
- DEK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deco 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of deco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEK-oh.
What does deco mean?
noun
- Decompression.
- A friendship book in which people add decorative elements such as drawings, stickers and sequins.
Where does deco come from?
Clipping of decompression.
Words that rhyme with deco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deco.
Questions about saying deco
How do you pronounce deco?
Say DEK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deco?
Deco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · oh.
Is deco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛkəʊ/ (DEK-oh).