How to pronounce diaereses
Say it like dy-EE-uh-rih-seez. Diaereses has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- dy
- EE
- uh
- rih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaereses 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.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diaereses
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dy-ER-ih-seez.
What does diaereses mean?
- plural of diaeresis How to pronounce diaeresis
Where does diaereses come from?
Borrowed from Latin diaeresēs.
Questions about saying diaereses
How do you pronounce diaereses?
Say dy-EE-uh-rih-seez. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈiərɪsiz/. In British English it is /daɪˈɛrɪsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaereses?
Diaereses has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: dy · EE · uh · rih · seez.
Is diaereses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /daɪˈɛrɪsiːz/ (dy-ER-ih-seez).