How to Pronounce Dihedral

To pronounce "dihedral", say DIH-edr-al — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈhiːdɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈhiːdɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dihedral”

"dihedral" has 3 syllables: dih-edr-al. It rhymes with trihedral, if that helps it stick.

What does dihedral mean?

noun

  1. An angle between two plane surfaces
  2. The upward slope of an aircraft's wing

adjective

  1. Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces.

    “dihedral angle”

  2. (of a kite or an aeroplane) Having wings that form a dihedral angle, especially when the angle between the upper sides is less than 180°.

Antonyms

anhedral

Words that rhyme with dihedral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trihedral

Related words

burinburinsinclinationdiagonalanglecutplane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dihedral"?▾

"Dihedral" has 3 syllables: dih · edr · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "dihedral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dihedral" is /daɪˈhiːdɹəl/.

What does "dihedral" mean?▾

Dihedral: An angle between two plane surfaces

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