Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deka-

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: deka-
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Alternative spelling of deca- (“ten”).

prefix

Uncommon spelling of deca- (“in the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by ten”).

Example Sentences

"dekagram /dekagramme, dekaliter /dekalitre, dekameter /dekametre"

Questions

What does deka- mean?: Alternative spelling of deca- (“ten”).

How to pronounce deka-

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