How to pronounce diopside
Say it like dy-AHP-syde. Diopside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHP).
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- dy
- AHP
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diopside 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.
- AHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diopside
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-OP-syde.
What does diopside mean?
- A monoclinic pyroxene mineral, a magnesium calcium silicate with the chemical formula CaMgSi₂O₆, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Words that rhyme with diopside
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Questions about saying diopside
How do you pronounce diopside?
Say dy-AHP-syde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɑpsaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈɒpsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diopside?
Diopside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHP). Broken into parts: dy · AHP · syde.
Is diopside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /daɪˈɒpsaɪd/ (dy-OP-syde).