How to pronounce diabolist
Say it like dy-AB-uh-list. Diabolist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AB).
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US American/daɪˈæbəˌlɪst/dy-AB-uh-list
UK British/dɑːɪˈæbəˌlɪst/dah-ih-AB-uh-list
- dy
- AB
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabolist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diabolist
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dah-ih-AB-uh-list.
What does diabolist mean?
noun
- A devil-worshipper
Questions about saying diabolist
How do you pronounce diabolist?
Say dy-AB-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæbəˌlɪst/. In British English it is /dɑːɪˈæbəˌlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabolist?
Diabolist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AB). Broken into parts: dy · AB · uh · list.
Is diabolist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /dɑːɪˈæbəˌlɪst/ (dah-ih-AB-uh-list).