How to pronounce dioceses
Say it like DY-uh-seez. Dioceses 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
Dioceses 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 dioceses
American and British speakers say dioceses in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌsiz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-seez.
What does dioceses mean?
- plural of diocese How to pronounce diocese
Words that rhyme with dioceses
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dioceses.
Words that sound like dioceses
Questions about saying dioceses
How do you pronounce dioceses?
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 dioceses?
Dioceses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say dioceses 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.
What words sound the same as dioceses?
Dioceses sounds the same as diocese in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.