How to pronounce diascope
Say it like DY-uh-skohp. Diascope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diascope 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.
- skohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diascope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-uh-skohp.
What does diascope mean?
- A projector used for projecting transparencies.
- a slide viewer, a device for looking at small transparent images.
- A flat piece of glass or transparent plastic, used to examine lesions in the skin
Where does diascope come from?
From dia- + -scope.
Questions about saying diascope
How do you pronounce diascope?
Say DY-uh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diascope?
Diascope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · skohp.
Is diascope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdaɪəskəʊp/ (DY-uh-skohp).