To pronounce "decennial", say DEC-enn-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decennial
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DEC-enn-ial
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"decennial" has 3 syllables: dec-enn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and biennial, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Decennial" has 3 syllables: dec · enn · ial.
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