How to pronounce diachysis
Say it like dy-uh-KY-sis. Diachysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY).
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- dy
- uh
- KY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diachysis 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.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diachysis
American and British speakers say diachysis in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-KY-sis.
What does diachysis mean?
- A method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
- Use of this method for removal of waste products from the blood in the case of liver failure: hemodiachysis or peritoneal diachysis.
Words that rhyme with diachysis
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Questions about saying diachysis
How do you pronounce diachysis?
Say dy-uh-KY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diachysis?
Diachysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY). Broken into parts: dy · uh · KY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diachysis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈkaɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.