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How to pronounce diffuser

Say it like dih-FYOO-ser. Diffuser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).

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US American/dɪˈfjusər/dih-FYOO-ser
UK British/dɪˈfjuːsə/dih-FYOO-suh
  • dih
  • FYOO
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Diffuser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  3. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of diffuser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: dih-FYOO-suh.

What does diffuser mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse How to pronounce diffuse
noun
  1. Any person or thing that diffuses.
  2. A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.
  3. Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.

Questions about saying diffuser

How do you pronounce diffuser?

Say dih-FYOO-ser. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjusər/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in diffuser?

Diffuser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dih · FYOO · ser.

Is diffuser pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈfjuːsə/ (dih-FYOO-suh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).