How to Pronounce Decameter

To pronounce "decameter", say DEC-am-et-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

DEC-am-et-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “decameter”

"decameter" has 4 syllables: dec-am-et-er. It rhymes with decametre and dekametre, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: decametre, dekametre, dekameter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does decameter mean?

noun

  1. An SI unit of length equal to 10-1 metres. Symbol: dam
  2. A line in a poem having ten metrical feet.

Synonyms

dam

Words that rhyme with decameter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

decametredekametredekameter

Related words

decametredkmdamdekametredekameterdecimeterdecimetreterameter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decameter"?▾

"Decameter" has 4 syllables: dec · am · et · er.

What does "decameter" mean?▾

Decameter: An SI unit of length equal to 10-1 metres. Symbol: dam

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