How to pronounce diorama
Say it like dy-uh-RAH-muh. Diorama has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- dy
- uh
- RAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diorama 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.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diorama
American and British speakers say diorama in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-RAH-muh.
What does diorama mean?
- A three-dimensional display of a scenery, often having a painted background in front of which models are arranged, e.g. in a museum where stuffed animals are presented against a painted landscape.
Where does diorama come from?
Borrowed from French diorama.
Words that rhyme with diorama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diorama.
Questions about saying diorama
How do you pronounce diorama?
Say dy-uh-RAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diorama?
Diorama has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: dy · uh · RAH · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say diorama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈrɑmə/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.