How to pronounce duodecillion
Say it like dyoo-oh-duh-SIL-ee-un. Duodecillion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIL).
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- dyoo
- oh
- duh
- SIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duodecillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duodecillion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dyoo-oh-duh-SIL-ee-un.
What does duodecillion mean?
- 10³⁹.
- 10⁷².
Where does duodecillion come from?
From Latin duodec(im) (“twelve”) + -illion.
Words that rhyme with duodecillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duodecillion.
Questions about saying duodecillion
How do you pronounce duodecillion?
Say dyoo-oh-duh-SIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdjuoʊdəˈsɪliən/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːəʊdəˈsɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duodecillion?
Duodecillion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIL). Broken into parts: dyoo · oh · duh · SIL · ee · un.
Is duodecillion 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 /ˌdjuːəʊdəˈsɪliən/ (dyoo-oh-duh-SIL-ee-un).