How to Pronounce Decimal

To pronounce "decimal", say DEC-im-al — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈdɛsɪməɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈdɛsɪməɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decimal”

"decimal" has 3 syllables: dec-im-al. It rhymes with infinitesimal and pessimal, if that helps it stick.

What does decimal mean?

noun

  1. A number expressed in the base-ten system, a fractional numeral written in this system.
  2. The decimal system itself.

verb

  1. To represent with numbers after a decimal point

adjective

  1. Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

Synonyms

decimal numberdecimal placedecimal systembasedenary

Antonyms

fraction

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Words that rhyme with decimal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infinitesimalpessimal

Related words

quantitativedenarydigitcommafractionalpointstrokepen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decimal"?▾

"Decimal" has 3 syllables: dec · im · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "decimal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decimal" is /[ˈdɛsɪməɫ]/.

What does "decimal" mean?▾

Decimal: A number expressed in the base-ten system, a fractional numeral written in this system.

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