How to pronounce dodecameter
Say it like doh-deh-KAM-ih-ter. Dodecameter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM).
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- doh
- deh
- KAM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodecameter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dodecameter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: doh-deh-KAM-ih-tuh.
What does dodecameter mean?
- A complex line that consists of twelve metric feet.
Where does dodecameter come from?
From dodeca- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with dodecameter
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Questions about saying dodecameter
How do you pronounce dodecameter?
Say doh-deh-KAM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌdoʊdɛˈkæmɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌdəʊdɛˈkæmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodecameter?
Dodecameter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM). Broken into parts: doh · deh · KAM · ih · ter.
Is dodecameter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdəʊdɛˈkæmɪtə/ (doh-deh-KAM-ih-tuh).