How to pronounce diagonally
Say it like dy-AG-uh-nuh-lee. Diagonally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AG).
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- dy
- AG
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagonally 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.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diagonally
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dy-AG-nuh-lee.
What does diagonally mean?
- In a diagonal manner, not square to any direction.
Where does diagonally come from?
From Middle English diagonaly, modeled on Medieval Latin diagōnāliter; equivalent to diagonal + -ly.
Questions about saying diagonally
How do you pronounce diagonally?
Say dy-AG-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæɡənəli/. In British English it is /daɪˈæɡnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagonally?
Diagonally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AG). Broken into parts: dy · AG · uh · nuh · lee.
Is diagonally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /daɪˈæɡnəli/ (dy-AG-nuh-lee).