How to pronounce diluvial
Say it like dy-LOO-vee-ul. Diluvial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dy
- LOO
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diluvial 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diluvial
American and British speakers say diluvial in essentially the same way: /daɪˈluviəl/ in the US and /daɪˈluːviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-LOO-vee-ul.
What does diluvial mean?
- Relating to or produced by a flood or deluge.
- Pertaining to Noah's Flood.
Where does diluvial come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin dīluviālis.
Words that rhyme with diluvial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diluvial.
Questions about saying diluvial
How do you pronounce diluvial?
Say dy-LOO-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈluviəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈluːviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diluvial?
Diluvial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dy · LOO · vee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say diluvial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈluviəl/ and the British form is /daɪˈluːviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.