How to Pronounce "decalogue"
word
ˈdɛkəˌlɔɡ
DEK-uh-lawg
dɪkˈælɒɡ
di-KAL-og
Definition
A set of ten rules or commandments, especially the Ten Commandments given in the Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛkəˌlɔɡ
British English
dɪkˈælɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEK-uh-lawg
UK
di-KAL-og
Listen in Context
The Ten Commandments are also called the Decalogue.
Moses received the Decalogue on Mount Sinai.
Many religions have a Decalogue or a list of important rules.
He spoke about living by the values in the Decalogue.