How to pronounce diaschisis
Say it like dy-AS-kuh-sus. Diaschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS).
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US American/daɪˈæskəsəs/dy-AS-kuh-sus
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- dy
- AS
- kuh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaschisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does diaschisis mean?
noun
- A sudden loss of function in a portion of the brain connected to but at a distance from a damaged area.
Questions about saying diaschisis
How do you pronounce diaschisis?
Say dy-AS-kuh-sus. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæskəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaschisis?
Diaschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS). Broken into parts: dy · AS · kuh · sus.