How to pronounce diapase
Say it like DY-uh-payz. Diapase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- payz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diapase
American and British speakers say diapase in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-payz.
What does diapase mean?
- diapason
Questions about saying diapase
How do you pronounce diapase?
Say DY-uh-payz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapase?
Diapase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · payz.
Do Americans and Brits say diapase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.