decathlon meaning

UK US /diˈkæθlɔn/ 3 syllables

decathlon (noun): an athletic contest consisting of ten different events.

Definition of decathlon

  1. an athletic contest consisting of ten different events

    Type of: athletic contest

How to pronounce decathlon

decathlon is pronounced /diˈkæθlɔn/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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