How to pronounce diffract
Say it like dih-FRAKT. Diffract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAKT).
- dih
- FRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffract pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diffract
American and British speakers say diffract in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfrækt/ in the US and /dɪˈfrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAKT.
What does diffract mean?
- To cause diffraction
- To undergo diffraction
Where does diffract come from?
From Latin diffractus (“past participle of diffringo (“to shatter, to break into pieces”)”).
Words that rhyme with diffract
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Questions about saying diffract
How do you pronounce diffract?
Say dih-FRAKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfrækt/. In British English it is /dɪˈfrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffract?
Diffract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAKT). Broken into parts: dih · FRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say diffract the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfrækt/ and the British form is /dɪˈfrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.