How to pronounce diploe
Say it like DIP-loh-ee. Diploe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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US American/ˈdɪploʊˌi/DIP-loh-ee
UK British/ˈdɪpləʊˌiː/DIP-loh-ee
- DIP
- loh
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diploe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diploe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DIP-loh-ee.
What does diploe mean?
noun
- The thin layer of soft, spongy, or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.
Questions about saying diploe
How do you pronounce diploe?
Say DIP-loh-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪploʊˌi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪpləʊˌiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diploe?
Diploe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · loh · ee.
Is diploe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɪpləʊˌiː/ (DIP-loh-ee).