How to pronounce diaperbrain
Say it like DY-per-brayn. Diaperbrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- per
- brayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaperbrain 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- braynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diaperbrain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-puh-brayn.
What does diaperbrain mean?
- The state of mind in which one is (sexually) enamoured with diapers.
Where does diaperbrain come from?
From diaper (“an absorbent garment”) + brain (“mind”).
Questions about saying diaperbrain
How do you pronounce diaperbrain?
Say DY-per-brayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪpɚˌbreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪpəˌbreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaperbrain?
Diaperbrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · per · brayn.
Is diaperbrain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪpəˌbreɪn/ (DY-puh-brayn).