How to pronounce diagenesis
Say it like dy-uh-JEN-uh-sis. Diagenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- dy
- uh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagenesis 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diagenesis
American and British speakers say diagenesis in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does diagenesis mean?
- All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.
Words that rhyme with diagenesis
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Questions about saying diagenesis
How do you pronounce diagenesis?
Say dy-uh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagenesis?
Diagenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: dy · uh · JEN · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diagenesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.