How to pronounce diapycnal
Say it like dy-uh-PIK-nul. Diapycnal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIK).
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- dy
- uh
- PIK
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapycnal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diapycnal
American and British speakers say diapycnal in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-PIK-nul.
What does diapycnal mean?
- At right angles to the local isopycnal surface
Questions about saying diapycnal
How do you pronounce diapycnal?
Say dy-uh-PIK-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapycnal?
Diapycnal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIK). Broken into parts: dy · uh · PIK · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say diapycnal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈpɪknəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.