How to pronounce diocesan
Say it like dy-OS-ih-sun. Diocesan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS).
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- dy
- OS
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diocesan 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.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diocesan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-OS-ih-sun.
What does diocesan mean?
- The bishop of a diocese.
- An inhabitant of a diocese.
- Pertaining to a diocese.
Where does diocesan come from?
From Middle French diocesain.
Questions about saying diocesan
How do you pronounce diocesan?
Say dy-OS-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɑsɪsən/. In British English it is /daɪˈɒsɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diocesan?
Diocesan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS). Broken into parts: dy · OS · ih · sun.
Is diocesan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /daɪˈɒsɪsən/ (dy-OS-ih-sun).