How to pronounce diocese
Say it like DY-uh-seez. Diocese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diocese 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diocese
American and British speakers say diocese in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌsiz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-seez.
What does diocese mean?
- the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying diocese
How do you pronounce diocese?
Say DY-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diocese?
Diocese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say diocese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌsiz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.