How to pronounce diode
Say it like DY-ohd. Diode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diode 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.
- ohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-ohd.
What does diode mean?
- An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.
Where does diode come from?
From di- (“two”) + -ode.
Words that rhyme with diode
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Questions about saying diode
How do you pronounce diode?
Say DY-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diode?
Diode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ohd.
Is diode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdaɪəʊd/ (DY-ohd).