How to pronounce duodecimal
Say it like dyoo-oh-DES-ih-mul. Duodecimal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- dyoo
- oh
- DES
- ih
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duodecimal 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.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duodecimal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dyoo-oh-DES-ih-mul.
What does duodecimal mean?
- Of a number, expressed in base twelve.“6B4 is the duodecimal notation for the decimal number 1000.”
- A number system that uses twelve as its base.
Where does duodecimal come from?
From duo- + decimal.
Words that rhyme with duodecimal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duodecimal.
Questions about saying duodecimal
How do you pronounce duodecimal?
Say dyoo-oh-DES-ih-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdjuoʊˈdɛsɪməl/. In British English it is /ˌdjuːəʊˈdɛsɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duodecimal?
Duodecimal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: dyoo · oh · DES · ih · mul.
Is duodecimal 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 /ˌdjuːəʊˈdɛsɪməl/ (dyoo-oh-DES-ih-mul).