How to pronounce diaphanous
Say it like dy-AF-uh-nis. Diaphanous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AF).
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US American/daɪˈæfənɪs/dy-AF-uh-nis
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- dy
- AF
- uh
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaphanous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does diaphanous mean?
adjective
- Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
- Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.
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Questions about saying diaphanous
How do you pronounce diaphanous?
Say dy-AF-uh-nis. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæfənɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaphanous?
Diaphanous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AF). Broken into parts: dy · AF · uh · nis.