How to pronounce archdiocesan
Say it like arch-dy-OS-ih-sun. Archdiocesan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- arch
- dy
- OS
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archdiocesan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- archGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archdiocesan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ahch-dy-OS-ih-sun.
What does archdiocesan mean?
- Of or relating to an archdiocese.
Where does archdiocesan come from?
From archdiocese + -an.
Questions about saying archdiocesan
How do you pronounce archdiocesan?
Say arch-dy-OS-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtʃˌdaɪˈɑsɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtʃˌdaɪˈɒsɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archdiocesan?
Archdiocesan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: arch · dy · OS · ih · sun.
Is archdiocesan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːtʃˌdaɪˈɒsɪsən/ (ahch-dy-OS-ih-sun).