How to Pronounce Decapod

To pronounce "decapod", say DEC-ap-od — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛkəpɒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛkəpɒd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “decapod”

"decapod" has 3 syllables: dec-ap-od.

What does decapod mean?

noun

  1. Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.
  2. Any crustacean, of the order Decapoda, such as crabs or lobsters.

adjective

  1. Having ten legs.

Related words

crustaceanscrabmegalopacopepodidcentipedeoctopoidcopepodoctopod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decapod"?▾

"Decapod" has 3 syllables: dec · ap · od.

What is the IPA transcription of "decapod"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decapod" is /ˈdɛkəpɒd/.

What does "decapod" mean?▾

Decapod: Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.

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