How to Pronounce Diaphragm

"Diaphragm" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈaɪəfɹˌæm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “diaphragm

"diaphragm" has 3 syllables: diaphragm.

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How do you pronounce "diaphragm"?

"Diaphragm" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "diaphragm"?

"Diaphragm" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "diaphragm"?

The IPA transcription of "diaphragm" is /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/.

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