How do you pronounce "decimals"?

In American English: /ˈdɛsəməlz/ (DEHS-uhm-uhlz). In British English: /dˈɛsɪməlz/ (D-ehs-im). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛsəməlz/ (DEHS-uhm-uhlz). In Australian English: /dˈɛsɪməlz/ (D-ehs-im).

Is "decimals" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛsəməlz/ (DEHS-uhm-uhlz), while in British English it's /dˈɛsɪməlz/ (D-ehs-im).

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decimals

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/ˈdɛsəməlz/

DEHS-uhm-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

dɛsdec·əmi·əlzmals

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