How to pronounce diel
Say it like DEEL. Diel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diel
American and British speakers say diel in essentially the same way: /dil/ in the US and /diːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEL.
What does diel mean?
- Having a 24-hour period regardless of day or night.
Where does diel come from?
From Latin dies (“day”) + -al.
Words that rhyme with diel
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Words that sound like diel
Questions about saying diel
How do you pronounce diel?
Say DEEL. The American pronunciation is /dil/. In British English it is /diːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diel?
Diel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say diel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dil/ and the British form is /diːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as diel?
Diel sounds the same as deal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.