How many syllables in "decibels"?

"decibels" has 3 sílabas (dec - i - bels).

How to divide "decibels"?

"decibels" divides into 3 parts: dec · i · bels.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (dec... i... bels) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"decibels": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:dec·i·bels

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DEC-i-bels(dec · i · bels)● ○ ○

Stress in "decibels" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛsɪbɛlz⁄

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IPAˈdɛsɪbɛlz

Sílabasdec·i·bels

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by 10. That's called the number of decibels. So, for example, if the power coming to me was say 10 to the minus 11 watts per if the power coming to me was say 10 to the minus 11 watts per

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How many syllables in "decibels"?: "decibels" has 3 sílabas (dec - i - bels).
How to divide "decibels"?: "decibels" divides into 3 parts: dec · i · bels.
Where is the stress in "decibels"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decibels"?: Say each syllable slowly (dec... i... bels) and listen on SayItVid.