How to pronounce diaconate
Say it like dy-AK-uh-nut. Diaconate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- dy
- AK
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaconate 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diaconate
American and British speakers say diaconate in essentially the same way: /daɪˈækənət/ in the US and /daɪˈækənət/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AK-uh-nut.
What does diaconate mean?
- The rank of a deacon.
- Deacons considered as a group; a body or board of deacons.
- The period of office of a deacon.
Questions about saying diaconate
How do you pronounce diaconate?
Say dy-AK-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈækənət/. In British English it is /daɪˈækənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaconate?
Diaconate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: dy · AK · uh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say diaconate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈækənət/ and the British form is /daɪˈækənət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.