How to pronounce dilead
Say it like DY-led. Dilead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- led
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ledKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dilead
American and British speakers say dilead in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪlɛd/ in the US and /ˈdaɪlɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-led.
What does dilead mean?
- Synonym of diplumbic, containing two lead (Pb) atoms.“Pb₂AsO₄ is a dilead molecule.”
Where does dilead come from?
From di- + lead.
Questions about saying dilead
How do you pronounce dilead?
Say DY-led. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪlɛd/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪlɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilead?
Dilead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · led.
Do Americans and Brits say dilead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪlɛd/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪlɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.