How to pronounce diarrhoea
Say it like dy-uh-REE-uh. Diarrhoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- dy
- uh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diarrhoea 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diarrhoea
American and British speakers say diarrhoea in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈriə/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-REE-uh.
What does diarrhoea mean?
- Alternative spelling of diarrhea.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with diarrhoea
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Words that sound like diarrhoea
Questions about saying diarrhoea
How do you pronounce diarrhoea?
Say dy-uh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈriə/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: dy · uh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say diarrhoea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈriə/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea sounds the same as diarrhea in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.