How to pronounce diastolic
Say it like dy-uh-STOL-ik. Diastolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOL).
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- dy
- uh
- STOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diastolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diastolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-uh-STOL-ik.
What does diastolic mean?
- Pertaining to a diastole.
Where does diastolic come from?
From diastole + -ic.
Words that rhyme with diastolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diastolic.
Questions about saying diastolic
How do you pronounce diastolic?
Say dy-uh-STOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈstɑlɪk/. In British English it is /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diastolic?
Diastolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOL). Broken into parts: dy · uh · STOL · ik.
Is diastolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ (dy-uh-STOL-ik).