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deci-

/ˈdɛsɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.06 in modern English

Syllables
de-ci-
IPA
/ˈdɛsɪ/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

A tenth part.

prefix

In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻¹. Symbol: d

Etymology

From Latin decimus (“tenth”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

decibel decigram decigramme decilitre deciliter decimetre decimeter

Phrases

deca-

Frequently Paired Words

deca-

Questions

How do you pronounce deci-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛsɪ/.
What does deci- mean?
A tenth part.
Where does deci- come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce deci-

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɛsɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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