How to Pronounce Dekameter

To pronounce "dekameter", say DEK-am-et-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dekameter”

"dekameter" has 4 syllables: dek-am-et-er. It rhymes with decametre and dekametre, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: decametre, dekametre, decameter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dekameter mean?

noun

  1. An SI unit of length equal to 10-1 metres. Symbol: dam
  2. A line in a poem having ten metrical feet.

Synonyms

dam

Words that rhyme with dekameter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

decametredekametredecameter

Related words

dekametredecameterdecametredamdkmdecimeterdecimetredecanometer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dekameter"?▾

"Dekameter" has 4 syllables: dek · am · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dekameter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dekameter" is /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/.

What does "dekameter" mean?▾

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

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