How to pronounce diesis
Say it like DY-uh-sis. Diesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diesis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diesis
American and British speakers say diesis in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəsɪs/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-sis.
What does diesis mean?
- Any of several intervals, smaller than a tone, in ancient Greek music.
- The double dagger sign (‡).
Questions about saying diesis
How do you pronounce diesis?
Say DY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diesis?
Diesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.