How to pronounce diachronic
Say it like dy-uh-KRON-ik. Diachronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRON).
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- dy
- uh
- KRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diachronic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diachronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-uh-KRON-ik.
What does diachronic mean?
- Occurring over or changing with time.
- Of, pertaining to or concerned with changes that occur over time.
Where does diachronic come from?
By surface analysis, dia- + chron- + -ic; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.
Words that rhyme with diachronic
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Questions about saying diachronic
How do you pronounce diachronic?
Say dy-uh-KRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪəˈkrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /daɪəˈkrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diachronic?
Diachronic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRON). Broken into parts: dy · uh · KRON · ik.
Is diachronic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /daɪəˈkrɒnɪk/ (dy-uh-KRON-ik).