How to pronounce diaries
Say it like DY-uh-reez. Diaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaries 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diaries
American and British speakers say diaries in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəriz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-reez.
What does diaries mean?
- plural of diary How to pronounce diary
- third-person singular simple present indicative of diary How to pronounce diary
Questions about saying diaries
How do you pronounce diaries?
Say DY-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəriz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaries?
Diaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say diaries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəriz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.