How to pronounce diurnally
Say it like dy-UR-nuh-lee. Diurnally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- dy
- UR
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diurnally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diurnally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-UR-nuh-lee.
What does diurnally mean?
- By daylight; in the daytime.
- Habitually during the day; every daytime.“Sparrows are most active diurnally.”
- On a 24-hour period, a frequency of once per 24 hours; daily.“These flowers open and close diurnally.”
Where does diurnally come from?
From diurnal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with diurnally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diurnally.
Questions about saying diurnally
How do you pronounce diurnally?
Say dy-UR-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɝnəli/. In British English it is /daɪˈɜːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diurnally?
Diurnally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: dy · UR · nuh · lee.
Is diurnally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /daɪˈɜːnəli/ (dy-UR-nuh-lee).