How to Pronounce Decimetre

To pronounce "decimetre", say DEC-im-etr-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decimetre”

"decimetre" has 4 syllables: dec-im-etr-e. It rhymes with dosimeter and lysimeter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dosimeter, decimeter, dasymeter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does decimetre mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

decimdm㍷

Words that rhyme with decimetre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dosimeterlysimeterdecimeterdasymeterrhysimeter

Related words

decimeterdmcentimetrepicometreterametreattometremillimetrekilometre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decimetre"?▾

"Decimetre" has 4 syllables: dec · im · etr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decimetre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decimetre" is /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/.

What does "decimetre" mean?▾

Decimetre: An SI unit of length equal to 10-1 metres. Symbol: dm

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