How to pronounce diadem
Say it like DY-uh-dem. Diadem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- dem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diadem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of diadem
American and British speakers say diadem in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-dem.
What does diadem mean?
- An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.
- A crown.
- Regal power; sovereignty; empire, considered as symbolized by the crown.
- To adorn with a diadem; to crown.
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Questions about saying diadem
How do you pronounce diadem?
Say DY-uh-dem. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diadem?
Diadem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · dem.
Do Americans and Brits say diadem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.