How to Pronounce "decathlon"
word
diˈkæθɫɔn
di-KATH-lawn
dɪkˈæθlən
di-KATH-luhn
Definition
A decathlon is an athletic competition in which athletes compete in ten different track and field events, usually over two days.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˈkæθɫɔn
British English
dɪkˈæθlən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-KATH-lawn
UK
di-KATH-luhn
Listen in Context
He wants to train for the decathlon.
The decathlon includes running, jumping, and throwing events.
She won first place in the school decathlon.
Completing a decathlon takes a huge amount of endurance and skill.