How to pronounce ditheist
Say it like DY-thee-ist. Ditheist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- thee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditheist 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ditheist
American and British speakers say ditheist in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪθiɪst/ in the US and /ˈdaɪθiɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-thee-ist.
What does ditheist mean?
- One who holds the doctrine of ditheism; a dualist.
Where does ditheist come from?
From di- + theist.
Questions about saying ditheist
How do you pronounce ditheist?
Say DY-thee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪθiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪθiɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditheist?
Ditheist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · thee · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say ditheist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪθiɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪθiɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.