How to pronounce diapercritter
Say it like DY-uh-per-krit-er. Diapercritter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- per
- krit
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapercritter 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kritGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of diapercritter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DY-uh-puh-krit-uh.
What does diapercritter mean?
- An anthropomorphic creature (whether sentient or portrayed with a suit) made entirely out of a single diaper or aesthetically-similar absorbent material; often stylised as a certain animal or fictional character with diaper tapes around its entire body.
Where does diapercritter come from?
From diaper + critter (“a creature; an animal”).
Questions about saying diapercritter
How do you pronounce diapercritter?
Say DY-uh-per-krit-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəpɚˌkrɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəpəˌkrɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapercritter?
Diapercritter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · per · krit · er.
Is diapercritter 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 /ˈdaɪəpəˌkrɪtə/ (DY-uh-puh-krit-uh).