How to pronounce diacritical
Say it like dy-uh-KRIT-uh-kul. Diacritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT).
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- dy
- uh
- KRIT
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diacritical 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.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diacritical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-KRIT-uh-kul.
What does diacritical mean?
- Capable of distinguishing or of making a distinction.
- Of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic.
- Synonym of diacritical mark (adnoun equivalent).
Where does diacritical come from?
From diacritic + -al.
Words that rhyme with diacritical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diacritical.
Questions about saying diacritical
How do you pronounce diacritical?
Say dy-uh-KRIT-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diacritical?
Diacritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT). Broken into parts: dy · uh · KRIT · uh · kul.
Is diacritical 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 /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəkəl/ (dy-uh-KRIT-uh-kul).