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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dec

/dˈɛk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
dec
IPA
/dˈɛk/
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A diminutive of the male given name Declan.

name

Abbreviation of December.

adj

declared

noun

Abbreviation of decrement.

noun

Abbreviation of declaration.

noun

Abbreviation of decoration.

verb

Abbreviation of decrease.

noun

Initialism of diethylcarbamazine.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Clipping of Declan.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Decs (plural)

Phrases

set dec stat dec

Frequently Paired Words

Dec. DEC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Synonyms

d desquamated epithelial cell dominant energy condition declination celestial latitude december

Rhymes With

check tech high-tech neck low-tech deck sec heck quebec wreck trek czech

Questions

How do you pronounce dec?
The recorded pronunciation is /dˈɛk/.
What does dec mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Declan.
Where does dec come from?
Clipping of Declan.

How to pronounce dec

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