How to pronounce dek
Say it like DEK. Dek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dek 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dek
American and British speakers say dek in essentially the same way: /dɛk/ in the US and /dɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK.
What does dek mean?
- The subhead of a news story.
- The cardinal number occurring after nine and before el in a duodecimal system. Written ↊, decimal value 10.
Where does dek come from?
Deliberate misspelling of deck, to distinguish the word as not belonging in the story.
Words that rhyme with dek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dek.
Words that sound like dek
Questions about saying dek
How do you pronounce dek?
Say DEK. The American pronunciation is /dɛk/. In British English it is /dɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dek?
Dek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEK.
Do Americans and Brits say dek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛk/ and the British form is /dɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dek?
Dek sounds the same as dec, deck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.