How to Pronounce Diocese

To pronounce "diocese", say DIOC-es-e — 3 syllables, IPA /-siːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/-siːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diocese”

"diocese" has 3 syllables: dioc-es-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dioceses — easy to mix up when writing.

What does diocese mean?

noun

  1. Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the tetrarchy.
  2. Region administered by a bishop.

Words that rhyme with diocese

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

bishopricarchdiocesemetropolitanparishseebkarchbishopriceparchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diocese"?▾

"Diocese" has 3 syllables: dioc · es · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "diocese"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diocese" is /-siːz/.

What does "diocese" mean?▾

Diocese: Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the tetrarchy.

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