How to pronounce "dekat" in English
dəˈkɑːt
də·KAHT
Primary stress: KAHT
Hear native speakers say dekat in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “dekat”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
də
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
KAHT
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KAHT"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "dekat" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "dekat is" sounds like "dekat-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "dekat" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Sejujurnya, aku merasa ingin pulang, tapi aku tau aku punya dukungan dekat dan jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman ku.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“so most every vehicle is unique his first year this fall cercano dekat even”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “dekat”
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Sejujurnya, aku merasa ingin pulang, tapi aku tau aku punya dukungan dekat dan jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman ku.
Hear it in context: “dekat”
3 clipsThe English word “dekat” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dəˈkɑːt (phonetic respelling: də-KAHT). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (də · KAHT), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KAHT). Grammatically, “dekat” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “dekat” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:20
“ketika aku berkeliling Inggris sendirian di hotel. hanya dengan pendampingku. Sejujurnya, aku merasa ingin pulang, tapi aku tau aku punya dukungan dekat dan jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman ku. tapi aku tau aku punya dukungan dekat dan jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman ku.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @7:59
“themselves here in Virginia or with partners who are conversion specialists so most every vehicle is unique his first year this fall cercano dekat even in the basic layout of its cargo area the crafter provides plenty of room for”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @15:05
“Dulu dulu, uh oh kasihan. Saya uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat. Aduh. Tapi ya, you don't know. I see”
Definition & Meaning: “dekat”
- A unit of length in typography equal to ten points.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The font size was adjusted by one dekat to improve readability.”
- “Sejujurnya, aku merasa ingin pulang, tapi aku tau aku punya dukungan dekat dan jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman ku.”
- “so most every vehicle is unique his first year this fall cercano dekat even”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “dekat”
- Pronunciation:
- də-KAHT
- Syllables:
- də · KAHT
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · kat
- Primary stress:
- KAHT
- IPA:
- dəˈkɑːt
- Hear it in context
- dekat
Words that Rhyme with “dekat”
-ɑtWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"dekat" (⁄dəˈkɑːt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "dekat" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about dekat
How do you pronounce “dekat”?
“dekat” is pronounced ⁄dəˈkɑːt⁄ (də-KAHT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “dekat”?
“dekat” has 2 syllables: də · KAHT.
Where is the stress in “dekat”?
The primary stress in “dekat” is on “KAHT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “dekat” mean?
A unit of length in typography equal to ten points.
How can I hear “dekat” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “dekat” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “dekat”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).