How to pronounce diathesis
Say it like dy-ATH-uh-sis. Diathesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ATH).
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- dy
- ATH
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diathesis 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.
- ATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diathesis
American and British speakers say diathesis in essentially the same way: /daɪˈæθəsɪs/ in the US and /daɪˈæθəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-ATH-uh-sis.
What does diathesis mean?
- A hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a disease or other disorder.
- Voice (active or passive).
Questions about saying diathesis
How do you pronounce diathesis?
Say dy-ATH-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæθəsɪs/. In British English it is /daɪˈæθəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diathesis?
Diathesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ATH). Broken into parts: dy · ATH · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diathesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈæθəsɪs/ and the British form is /daɪˈæθəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.