How to pronounce diacritics
Say it like dy-uh-KRIT-uks. Diacritics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT).
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- dy
- uh
- KRIT
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diacritics 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.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diacritics
- 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-uks.
What does diacritics mean?
- plural of diacritic How to pronounce diacritic
Questions about saying diacritics
How do you pronounce diacritics?
Say dy-uh-KRIT-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəks/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diacritics?
Diacritics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT). Broken into parts: dy · uh · KRIT · uks.
Is diacritics 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 /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtəks/ (dy-uh-KRIT-uks).