How to pronounce diapers
Say it like DY-uh-perz. Diapers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪəpɚz/DY-uh-perz
UK British/ˈdaɪəpəz/DY-uh-puz
- DY
- uh
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of diapers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-uh-puz.
What does diapers mean?
noun
- plural of diaper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of diaper
Questions about saying diapers
How do you pronounce diapers?
Say DY-uh-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapers?
Diapers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · perz.
Is diapers 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 /ˈdaɪəpəz/ (DY-uh-puz).