How to pronounce diatoms
Say it like DY-uh-tomz. Diatoms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪəˌtɑmz/DY-uh-tomz
UK British/ˈdaɪəˌtɒmz/DY-uh-tomz
- DY
- uh
- tomz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatoms 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.
- tomzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diatoms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DY-uh-tomz.
What does diatoms mean?
noun
- plural of diatom How to pronounce diatom
Questions about saying diatoms
How do you pronounce diatoms?
Say DY-uh-tomz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌtɑmz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌtɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatoms?
Diatoms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · tomz.
Is diatoms 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 /ˈdaɪəˌtɒmz/ (DY-uh-tomz).