How many syllables in decimal?

Syllables in decimal

3

dec·i·mal

Decimal has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say decimal

Pronunciation/ˈdɛsəməl/
3 syllables, DEC-i-mal · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say decimal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dec, i, mal. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with decimal

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Questions

How many syllables are in decimal?
Decimal has three syllables.
How do you divide decimal into syllables?
Decimal divides as dec-i-mal.
Which syllable is stressed in decimal?
The first syllable (DEC-i-mal).

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