How to pronounce diene
Say it like DY-een. Diene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diene 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.
- eenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diene
American and British speakers say diene in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪin/ in the US and /ˈdaɪin/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-een.
What does diene mean?
- An organic compound, especially a hydrocarbon, containing two double bonds.
Where does diene come from?
From di- + -ene.
Questions about saying diene
How do you pronounce diene?
Say DY-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪin/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diene?
Diene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · een.
Do Americans and Brits say diene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪin/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.