How to pronounce dioestrus
Say it like dy-EE-strus. Dioestrus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- dy
- EE
- strus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioestrus 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.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- strusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dioestrus
American and British speakers say dioestrus in essentially the same way: /daɪˈistrəs/ in the US and /daɪˈiːstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-EE-strus.
What does dioestrus mean?
- A period of sexual inactivity (in female mammals) between periods of oestrus.
Where does dioestrus come from?
From di- + oestrus.
Questions about saying dioestrus
How do you pronounce dioestrus?
Say dy-EE-strus. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈistrəs/. In British English it is /daɪˈiːstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioestrus?
Dioestrus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: dy · EE · strus.
Do Americans and Brits say dioestrus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈistrəs/ and the British form is /daɪˈiːstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.