How to pronounce diodes
Say it like DY-ohdz. Diodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪˌoʊdz/DY-ohdz
UK British/ˈdaɪˌəʊdz/DY-ohdz
- DY
- ohdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diodes 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.
- ohdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-ohdz.
What does diodes mean?
noun
- plural of diode How to pronounce diode
Questions about saying diodes
How do you pronounce diodes?
Say DY-ohdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌoʊdz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪˌəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diodes?
Diodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ohdz.
Is diodes 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 /ˈdaɪˌəʊdz/ (DY-ohdz).