How to Pronounce Diaper

To pronounce "diaper", say DIAP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diaper”

"diaper" has 2 syllables: diap-er. It rhymes with sniper and hyper, if that helps it stick.

What does diaper mean?

noun

  1. A textile fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern formed by alternating directions of thread.
  2. A towel or napkin made from such fabric.

verb

  1. To put diapers on someone.

    “Diapering a baby is something you have to learn fast.”

  2. To draw flowers or figures, as upon cloth.

Synonyms

napkinnappy

Words that rhyme with diaper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sniperhypervipergriperriperwiperhyper-striperbagpiper

Related words

nappynapkincoatseamcoversheathbedcoating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diaper"?▾

"Diaper" has 2 syllables: diap · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "diaper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diaper" is /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/.

What does "diaper" mean?▾

Diaper: A textile fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern formed by alternating directions of thread.

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