How to pronounce dectuple
Say it like DEK-tuu-pul. Dectuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛktʊpəl/DEK-tuu-pul
UK British/ˈdɛktuːpəl/DEK-too-pul
- DEK
- tuu
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dectuple 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.
- tuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dectuple
American and British speakers say dectuple in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛktʊpəl/ in the US and /ˈdɛktuːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-too-pul.
What does dectuple mean?
adjective
- Tenfold.
- A group of ten.
- To multiply by ten.
Questions about saying dectuple
How do you pronounce dectuple?
Say DEK-tuu-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛktʊpəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛktuːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dectuple?
Dectuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · tuu · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say dectuple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛktʊpəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛktuːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.