How to pronounce dianoetic
Say it like dy-uh-noh-ET-ik. Dianoetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ET).
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- dy
- uh
- noh
- ET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dianoetic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dianoetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-noh-ET-ik.
What does dianoetic mean?
- Pertaining to reason or thinking; intellectual.
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Words that rhyme with dianoetic
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Questions about saying dianoetic
How do you pronounce dianoetic?
Say dy-uh-noh-ET-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪənoʊˈɛtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪənəʊˈɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dianoetic?
Dianoetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ET). Broken into parts: dy · uh · noh · ET · ik.
Is dianoetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /daɪənəʊˈɛtɪk/ (dy-uh-noh-ET-ik).