How to pronounce diaconal
Say it like dy-AK-uh-nul. Diaconal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- dy
- AK
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaconal 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.
- AKSay 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diaconal
American and British speakers say diaconal in essentially the same way: /daɪˈækənəl/ in the US and /daɪˈækənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AK-uh-nul.
What does diaconal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a deacon or the diaconate.
- A member of the diaconate.
Where does diaconal come from?
From Middle French diaconal, from Latin diaconus (“deacon”).
Questions about saying diaconal
How do you pronounce diaconal?
Say dy-AK-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈækənəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈækənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaconal?
Diaconal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: dy · AK · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say diaconal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈækənəl/ and the British form is /daɪˈækənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.