How to pronounce dodecad
Say it like doh-DEK-ad. Dodecad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- doh
- DEK
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodecad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dodecad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-DEK-ad.
What does dodecad mean?
- A group or set of twelve.
Where does dodecad come from?
From dodec- + -ad.
Questions about saying dodecad
How do you pronounce dodecad?
Say doh-DEK-ad. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈdɛkæd/. In British English it is /dəʊˈdɛkæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodecad?
Dodecad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: doh · DEK · ad.
Is dodecad 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 /dəʊˈdɛkæd/ (doh-DEK-ad).