How to Pronounce Decasyllable

To pronounce "decasyllable", say DEC-asyll-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[ˈdɛkəˌsɪləbəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

decasyllable

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/[ˈdɛkəˌsɪləbəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decasyllable”

"decasyllable" has 4 syllables: dec-asyll-abl-e.

What does decasyllable mean?

noun

  1. A verse form having ten syllables in each line.

Related words

decasyllabonhendecasyllabledecasyllabicitydodecasyllableendecasyllablehendecasyllabicduodecasyllableheptasyllable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decasyllable"?▾

"Decasyllable" has 4 syllables: dec · asyll · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decasyllable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decasyllable" is /[ˈdɛkəˌsɪləbəɫ]/.

What does "decasyllable" mean?▾

Decasyllable: A verse form having ten syllables in each line.

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