How to pronounce diazo
Say it like dy-AZ-oh. Diazo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
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US American/daɪˈæˌzoʊ/dy-AZ-oh
UK British/daɪˈæˌzəʊ/dy-AZ-oh
- dy
- AZ
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diazo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diazo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-AZ-oh.
What does diazo mean?
adjective
- Containing a pair of double bonded nitrogen atoms, typically directly attached to an aryl group.
- Any compound of this type.“Some diazos are dyes.”
Where does diazo come from?
From di- + azo.
Questions about saying diazo
How do you pronounce diazo?
Say dy-AZ-oh. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæˌzoʊ/. In British English it is /daɪˈæˌzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diazo?
Diazo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: dy · AZ · oh.
Is diazo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /daɪˈæˌzəʊ/ (dy-AZ-oh).