How to pronounce diegesis
Say it like dy-ih-JEE-sis. Diegesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- dy
- ih
- JEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diegesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diegesis
American and British speakers say diegesis in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒisɪs/ in the US and /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-ih-JEE-sis.
What does diegesis mean?
- A narration or recitation.
Words that rhyme with diegesis
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Questions about saying diegesis
How do you pronounce diegesis?
Say dy-ih-JEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diegesis?
Diegesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: dy · ih · JEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diegesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪɪˈdʒiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.