How to pronounce diatomaceous
Say it like dy-uh-tuh-MAY-shus. Diatomaceous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- dy
- uh
- tuh
- MAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatomaceous 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diatomaceous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-tuh-MAY-shus.
What does diatomaceous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings.
Where does diatomaceous come from?
From diatom + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with diatomaceous
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Questions about saying diatomaceous
How do you pronounce diatomaceous?
Say dy-uh-tuh-MAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪətəˈmeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪətəˈmeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatomaceous?
Diatomaceous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: dy · uh · tuh · MAY · shus.
Is diatomaceous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪətəˈmeɪʃəs/ (dy-uh-tuh-MAY-shus).