How to pronounce diorite
Say it like DY-uh-ryte. Diorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diorite 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diorite
American and British speakers say diorite in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-ryte.
What does diorite mean?
- A gray intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende and/or pyroxene.
Questions about saying diorite
How do you pronounce diorite?
Say DY-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diorite?
Diorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say diorite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.