How to pronounce Dianetics
Say it like dy-uh-NET-iks. Dianetics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- dy
- uh
- NET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dianetics 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.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Dianetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-NET-iks.
What does Dianetics mean?
- A self-help system designed by L. Ron Hubbard, today chiefly employed in Scientology.
Words that rhyme with Dianetics
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Questions about saying Dianetics
How do you pronounce Dianetics?
Say dy-uh-NET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈnɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈnɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dianetics?
Dianetics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: dy · uh · NET · iks.
Is Dianetics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪəˈnɛtɪks/ (dy-uh-NET-iks).