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decilitre

/ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
decil-itre
IPA
/ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An SI unit of fluid equal to 10⁻¹ liters. Symbol: dl.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French décilitre, deci- + litre.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/

Inflected Forms

decilitres (plural) deciliter (alternative)

Synonyms

dl deciliter

Questions

How do you pronounce decilitre?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/.
What does decilitre mean?
An SI unit of fluid equal to 10⁻¹ liters. Symbol: dl.
Where does decilitre come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce decilitre

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