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Pronunciation
diéresis
diaeresis
Latin America
Simplified: dee-EH-reh-sees
IPA: di'e.ɾe.sis
Spain
Simplified: dee-EH-reh-sees
IPA: di'e.ɾe.sis
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
di
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
é
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
sis
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English