How to pronounce dipteran
Say it like DIP-tuh-run. Dipteran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- tuh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipteran 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dipteran
American and British speakers say dipteran in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪptərən/ in the US and /ˈdɪptərən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-tuh-run.
What does dipteran mean?
- An insect of the large order Diptera; a fly.
- Relating to or denoting dipterans.
Where does dipteran come from?
Immediately from translingual Diptera + -an, for denoting taxonomic specification, as opposed to instances where "fly" is used informally.
Questions about saying dipteran
How do you pronounce dipteran?
Say DIP-tuh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪptərən/. In British English it is /ˈdɪptərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipteran?
Dipteran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · tuh · run.
Do Americans and Brits say dipteran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪptərən/ and the British form is /ˈdɪptərən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.