How to pronounce dionysian
Say it like dy-uh-NIS-ee-un. Dionysian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- dy
- uh
- NIS
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dionysian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dionysian
American and British speakers say dionysian in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-NIS-ee-un.
What does dionysian mean?
- Wild, irrational, undisciplined, orgiastic.
Where does dionysian come from?
From German dionysisch (“Dionysian”).
Questions about saying dionysian
How do you pronounce dionysian?
Say dy-uh-NIS-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dionysian?
Dionysian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: dy · uh · NIS · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dionysian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.