Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

decimeter

/ˈdɛ.sɪ.miːtɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.21 in modern English

Syllables
decime-ter
IPA
/ˈdɛ.sɪ.miːtɚ/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

US spelling of decimetre.

American usage

Etymology

Borrowed from French décimètre. Equivalent to deci- + meter.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɛ.sɪ.miːtɚ/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce decimeter?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛ.sɪ.miːtɚ/.
What does decimeter mean?
US spelling of decimetre.
Where does decimeter come from?
Borrowed from French décimètre. Equivalent to deci- + meter.

How to pronounce decimeter

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