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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
diafragma
diaphragm
Latin America
Simplified: dyah-FRAHG-mah
IPA: dʝa'fɾaɣ.ma
Spain
Simplified: dyah-FRAHG-mah
IPA: dʝa'fɾaɣ.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
dia
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
frag
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low