How to pronounce diam
Say it like DEE-am. Diam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- am
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diam
American and British speakers say diam in essentially the same way: /ˈdiæm/ in the US and /ˈdiːæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-am.
What does diam mean?
- Be quiet.
Where does diam come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Malay diam.
Questions about saying diam
How do you pronounce diam?
Say DEE-am. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiæm/. In British English it is /ˈdiːæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diam?
Diam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · am.
Do Americans and Brits say diam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiæm/ and the British form is /ˈdiːæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.