How to pronounce diffix
Say it like DIF-iks. Diffix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diffix
American and British speakers say diffix in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪfɪks/ in the US and /ˈdɪfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIF-iks.
What does diffix mean?
- A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word.
Where does diffix come from?
From French diffixe, equivalent to dis- + clipping of affix.
Questions about saying diffix
How do you pronounce diffix?
Say DIF-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfɪks/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffix?
Diffix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say diffix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪfɪks/ and the British form is /ˈdɪfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.