How to Pronounce "decimal"
word
ˈdɛsəməɫ
DES-uh-muhl
dˈɛsɪməl
DES-ih-muhl
Definition
A decimal is a number based on the number ten, often shown with a point to separate whole numbers from parts (like 1.5). It can describe numbers that are not whole, such as 0.25 or 3.14.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛsəməɫ
British English
dˈɛsɪməl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DES-uh-muhl
UK
DES-ih-muhl
Listen in Context
Write the number as a decimal.
0.5 is a decimal.
Place a decimal point between the numbers.
He rounded the number to two decimal places.