How to pronounce diarist
Say it like DY-uh-rist. Diarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diarist 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.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diarist
American and British speakers say diarist in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪərɪst/ in the US and /ˈdaɪərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-rist.
What does diarist mean?
- Someone who keeps a diary.
Where does diarist come from?
From diary + -ist.
Questions about saying diarist
How do you pronounce diarist?
Say DY-uh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diarist?
Diarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say diarist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪərɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.