How to pronounce diatreme
Say it like DY-uh-treem. Diatreme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- treem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatreme 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.
- treemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diatreme
American and British speakers say diatreme in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌtrim/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌtriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-treem.
What does diatreme mean?
- A cone-shaped volcanic vent produced by the explosion of gas-filled magma.
Where does diatreme come from?
From dia- + -treme.
Questions about saying diatreme
How do you pronounce diatreme?
Say DY-uh-treem. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌtrim/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌtriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatreme?
Diatreme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · treem.
Do Americans and Brits say diatreme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌtrim/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌtriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.