How to pronounce diathermy
Say it like DY-uh-thur-mee. Diathermy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- thur
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diathermy 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.
- thurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diathermy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-uh-thur-mee.
What does diathermy mean?
- The generation of heat using high-frequency electromagnetic currents; especially the therapeutic production of heat in tissues in order to form coagulation
Where does diathermy come from?
From dia- + therm + -y.
Questions about saying diathermy
How do you pronounce diathermy?
Say DY-uh-thur-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌθɝmi/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌθɜːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diathermy?
Diathermy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · thur · mee.
Is diathermy 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 /ˈdaɪəˌθɜːmi/ (DY-uh-thur-mee).