How to pronounce diaspore
Say it like DY-uh-spor. Diaspore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- spor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaspore 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.
- sporGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of diaspore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-uh-spaw.
What does diaspore mean?
- A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
- A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.
- seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.
Questions about saying diaspore
How do you pronounce diaspore?
Say DY-uh-spor. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌspɔr/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌspɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaspore?
Diaspore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · spor.
Is diaspore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪəˌspɔː/ (DY-uh-spaw).