To pronounce "diode", say DIOD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdaɪəʊd/
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"diode" has 2 syllables: diod-e. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Diode" has 2 syllables: diod · e.
The IPA transcription of "diode" is /ˈdaɪəʊd/.
Diode: An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.
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