How to pronounce diabase
Say it like DY-uh-bays. Diabase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- bays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diabase
American and British speakers say diabase in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-bays.
What does diabase mean?
- A fine-grained igneous rock composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar.
Questions about saying diabase
How do you pronounce diabase?
Say DY-uh-bays. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabase?
Diabase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · bays.
Do Americans and Brits say diabase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌbeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.