How to pronounce diabasic
Say it like dy-uh-BAY-sik. Diabasic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- dy
- uh
- BAY
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabasic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diabasic
American and British speakers say diabasic in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-BAY-sik.
What does diabasic mean?
- Pertaining to, or containing, diabase
Where does diabasic come from?
From diabase + -ic.
Questions about saying diabasic
How do you pronounce diabasic?
Say dy-uh-BAY-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabasic?
Diabasic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: dy · uh · BAY · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say diabasic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈbeɪsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.