How to pronounce diallage
Say it like dy-AL-uh-jee. Diallage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
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- dy
- AL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diallage 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.
- ALSay 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diallage
American and British speakers say diallage in essentially the same way: /daɪˈælədʒi/ in the US and /daɪˈælədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AL-uh-jee.
What does diallage mean?
- A figure of speech in which multiple arguments are brought to bear on a single point.
- A green form of pyroxene.
Words that rhyme with diallage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diallage.
Questions about saying diallage
How do you pronounce diallage?
Say dy-AL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈælədʒi/. In British English it is /daɪˈælədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diallage?
Diallage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: dy · AL · uh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say diallage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈælədʒi/ and the British form is /daɪˈælədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.