How to pronounce decuple
Say it like deh-KYUUP-ul. Decuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUP).
- deh
- KYUUP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decuple 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.
- KYUUPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decuple
American and British speakers say decuple in essentially the same way: /dɛˈkjʊpəl/ in the US and /dɛˈkjuːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-KYOO-pul.
What does decuple mean?
- Tenfold.
- An amount multiplied by ten.
- To multiply by ten.
Where does decuple come from?
From Middle English decuple, from Middle French décuple, from Late Latin decuplus (“tenfold”), from Latin decem (“ten”), and plicō (“fold”).
Questions about saying decuple
How do you pronounce decuple?
Say deh-KYUUP-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈkjʊpəl/. In British English it is /dɛˈkjuːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decuple?
Decuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUP). Broken into parts: deh · KYUUP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say decuple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈkjʊpəl/ and the British form is /dɛˈkjuːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.