How to pronounce diapir
Say it like DY-uh-peer. Diapir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪəpɪr/DY-uh-peer
UK British/ˈdaɪəpiə/DY-uh-pee-uh
- DY
- uh
- peer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapir 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.
- peerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diapir
- 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-pee-uh.
What does diapir mean?
noun
- An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden.
Questions about saying diapir
How do you pronounce diapir?
Say DY-uh-peer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəpɪr/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapir?
Diapir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · peer.
Is diapir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈdaɪəpiə/ (DY-uh-pee-uh).