How to Pronounce Diapause

To pronounce "diapause", say DIAP-aus-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

DIAP-aus-e

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"diapause" has 3 syllables: diap-aus-e.

What does diapause mean?

noun

  1. A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)

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How many syllables are in "diapause"?▾

"Diapause" has 3 syllables: diap · aus · e.

What does "diapause" mean?▾

Diapause: A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)

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