How to pronounce diacritic
Say it like dy-KRIT-ik. Diacritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT).
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- dy
- KRIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diacritic 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.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diacritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-KRIT-ik.
What does diacritic mean?
- A special mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation, stress, tone, or meaning.
- A letter added to another letter serving a similar indicative function.
- Distinguishing.
- Denoting a distinguishing mark applied to a letter or character.
Words that rhyme with diacritic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diacritic.
Questions about saying diacritic
How do you pronounce diacritic?
Say dy-KRIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈkrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˈkrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diacritic?
Diacritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT). Broken into parts: dy · KRIT · ik.
Is diacritic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪˈkrɪtɪk/ (dy-KRIT-ik).