How to pronounce diatribes
Say it like DY-uh-trybz. Diatribes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- trybz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatribes 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.
- trybzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diatribes
American and British speakers say diatribes in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-trybz.
What does diatribes mean?
- plural of diatribe How to pronounce diatribe
Questions about saying diatribes
How do you pronounce diatribes?
Say DY-uh-trybz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatribes?
Diatribes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · trybz.
Do Americans and Brits say diatribes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.