How to pronounce diiamb
Say it like dy-EYE-am. Diiamb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- dy
- EYE
- am
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diiamb 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.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diiamb
American and British speakers say diiamb in essentially the same way: /daɪˈaɪæm/ in the US and /daɪˈaɪæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-EYE-am.
What does diiamb mean?
- A diiambus.
Where does diiamb come from?
From di- + iamb.
Questions about saying diiamb
How do you pronounce diiamb?
Say dy-EYE-am. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈaɪæm/. In British English it is /daɪˈaɪæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diiamb?
Diiamb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dy · EYE · am.
Do Americans and Brits say diiamb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈaɪæm/ and the British form is /daɪˈaɪæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.