How to pronounce diametral
Say it like dy-AM-ih-trul. Diametral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- dy
- AM
- ih
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diametral 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.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diametral
American and British speakers say diametral in essentially the same way: /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/ in the US and /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AM-ih-trul.
What does diametral mean?
- Of, relating to, or measured across a diameter.
- Contrary; diametrically opposed.
Where does diametral come from?
From Middle French dyametral, from Medieval Latin diametrālis.
Questions about saying diametral
How do you pronounce diametral?
Say dy-AM-ih-trul. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diametral?
Diametral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: dy · AM · ih · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say diametral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/ and the British form is /daɪˈæmɪtrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.