How to Pronounce Diegetic

To pronounce "diegetic", say DIEG-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “diegetic”

"diegetic" has 3 syllables: dieg-et-ic.

What does diegetic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to diegesis.
  2. (of film music) That occurs as part of the action (rather than as background), and can be heard by the film's characters.

Synonyms

narrative

Antonyms

commentativenondiegetic

Related words

diageticeisegeticperiegetichomodiegeticdialogicdialogaldialogualdiagenetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diegetic"?▾

"Diegetic" has 3 syllables: dieg · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "diegetic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diegetic" is /ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/.

What does "diegetic" mean?▾

Diegetic: Of or relating to diegesis.

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