How to pronounce diastasis
Say it like dy-uh-STAY-sis. Diastasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- dy
- uh
- STAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diastasis 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diastasis
American and British speakers say diastasis in essentially the same way: /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/ in the US and /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-STAY-sis.
What does diastasis mean?
- A separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture.
- The property of being diastatic, i.e. having germinated.
Words that rhyme with diastasis
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Questions about saying diastasis
How do you pronounce diastasis?
Say dy-uh-STAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/. In British English it is /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diastasis?
Diastasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: dy · uh · STAY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diastasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/ and the British form is /daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.