How to pronounce diaperhood
Say it like DY-per-hud. Diaperhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪpɚhʊd/DY-per-hud
UK British/ˈdaɪəpəhʊd/DY-uh-puh-hud
- DY
- per
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaperhood 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.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of diaperhood
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-uh-puh-hud.
What does diaperhood mean?
noun
- The period of time for which one wears a diaper as a child; babyhood.
Where does diaperhood come from?
From diaper + -hood.
Questions about saying diaperhood
How do you pronounce diaperhood?
Say DY-per-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪpɚhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəpəhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaperhood?
Diaperhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · per · hud.
Is diaperhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈdaɪəpəhʊd/ (DY-uh-puh-hud).