How to pronounce diapsid
Say it like dy-AP-sid. Diapsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP).
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- dy
- AP
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapsid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diapsid
American and British speakers say diapsid in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪˈæpsɪd/ in the US and /daɪˈæpsɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AP-sid.
What does diapsid mean?
- Any of very many reptiles, of the subclass Diapsida, that have a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye
Where does diapsid come from?
Clipping of taxonomic name Diapsida.
Words that rhyme with diapsid
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Questions about saying diapsid
How do you pronounce diapsid?
Say dy-AP-sid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈæpsɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈæpsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapsid?
Diapsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP). Broken into parts: dy · AP · sid.
Do Americans and Brits say diapsid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪˈæpsɪd/ and the British form is /daɪˈæpsɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.