How to pronounce diaphane
Say it like DY-uh-fayn. Diaphane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- fayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaphane 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.
- faynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diaphane
American and British speakers say diaphane in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-fayn.
What does diaphane mean?
- Something transparent.
- A woven silk stuff with transparent and colored figures.
- Essence or nature as encapsulated in a mental construct.
Questions about saying diaphane
How do you pronounce diaphane?
Say DY-uh-fayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaphane?
Diaphane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · fayn.
Do Americans and Brits say diaphane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.