How to pronounce diabolo
Say it like dih-AB-uh-loh. Diabolo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AB).
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- dih
- AB
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabolo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diabolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-AB-uh-loh.
What does diabolo mean?
- A juggling apparatus consisting of a spool which is whirled and tossed on a string attached to handsticks.
Questions about saying diabolo
How do you pronounce diabolo?
Say dih-AB-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈæbəloʊ/. In British English it is /dɪˈæbələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabolo?
Diabolo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AB). Broken into parts: dih · AB · uh · loh.
Is diabolo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈæbələʊ/ (dih-AB-uh-loh).