How to pronounce diapason
Say it like dy-uh-PAY-zun. Diapason has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- dy
- uh
- PAY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapason 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.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diapason
American and British speakers say diapason in essentially the same way: /daɪəˈpeɪzən/ in the US and /daɪəˈpeɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-PAY-zun.
What does diapason mean?
- The musical octave.
- The range or scope of something, especially of notes in a scale, or of a particular musical instrument.
- A tonal grouping of the flue pipes of a pipe organ.
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Words that rhyme with diapason
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Questions about saying diapason
How do you pronounce diapason?
Say dy-uh-PAY-zun. The American pronunciation is /daɪəˈpeɪzən/. In British English it is /daɪəˈpeɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapason?
Diapason has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: dy · uh · PAY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say diapason the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪəˈpeɪzən/ and the British form is /daɪəˈpeɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.