How to pronounce digamma
Say it like dy-GAM-uh. Digamma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAM).
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- dy
- GAM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digamma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of digamma
American and British speakers say digamma in essentially the same way: /daɪˈɡæmə/ in the US and /daɪˈɡæmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-GAM-uh.
What does digamma mean?
- An Ancient Greek letter representing /w/: Ϝ, ϝ
Words that rhyme with digamma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of digamma.
Questions about saying digamma
How do you pronounce digamma?
Say dy-GAM-uh. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɡæmə/. In British English it is /daɪˈɡæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digamma?
Digamma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAM). Broken into parts: dy · GAM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say digamma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈɡæmə/ and the British form is /daɪˈɡæmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.