How to pronounce diatribe
Say it like DY-uh-trybe. Diatribe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- trybe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatribe 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.
- trybeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diatribe
American and British speakers say diatribe in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-trybe.
What does diatribe mean?
- An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.“to throw a diatribe”
- A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.
Questions about saying diatribe
How do you pronounce diatribe?
Say DY-uh-trybe. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatribe?
Diatribe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · trybe.
Do Americans and Brits say diatribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.