How to pronounce diastema
Say it like dy-uh-STEE-muh. Diastema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- dy
- uh
- STEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diastema 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.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diastema
American and British speakers say diastema in essentially the same way: /daɪəˈstimə/ in the US and /daɪəˈstiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-STEE-muh.
What does diastema mean?
- A gap or space between two adjacent teeth, especially the upper front incisors (in humans).
- A gap between teeth of different types, e.g. incisors and molars, which is a feature of some rodents and ungulates.
- Any abnormal space, fissure, or cleft in an organ or other part of the body.
Words that rhyme with diastema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diastema.
Questions about saying diastema
How do you pronounce diastema?
Say dy-uh-STEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /daɪəˈstimə/. In British English it is /daɪəˈstiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diastema?
Diastema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: dy · uh · STEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say diastema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪəˈstimə/ and the British form is /daɪəˈstiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.