How to pronounce archdiocese
Say it like ARCH-dy-uh-sus. Archdiocese has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- dy
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archdiocese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archdiocese
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahch-DY-uh-sis.
What does archdiocese mean?
- A diocese administered by an archbishop.
Where does archdiocese come from?
Ultimately from Medieval Latin archdiocesis, variant of archidioecēsis, from archi- (“chief, main”) + Late Latin dioecēsis, q.v., equivalent to arch- + diocese.
Questions about saying archdiocese
How do you pronounce archdiocese?
Say ARCH-dy-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃˌdaɪəsəs/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archdiocese?
Archdiocese has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · dy · uh · sus.
Is archdiocese pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ (ahch-DY-uh-sis).