How to Pronounce Diurnal

To pronounce "diurnal", say DIURN-al — 2 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/daɪˈɜːnəɫ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diurnal”

"diurnal" has 2 syllables: diurn-al. It rhymes with infernal and eternal, if that helps it stick.

What does diurnal mean?

noun

  1. A flower that opens only in the day.
  2. A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.

adjective

  1. Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.

    “Most birds are diurnal.”

  2. Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.

Synonyms

circadian

Antonyms

nocturnalnightly

Words that rhyme with diurnal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infernaleternalkernelnocturnalmaternalinternalpaternalexternalfraternalsternaljournalurnal

Related words

cycliccyclicaldaytimedaydailydielrunningdaylight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diurnal"?▾

"Diurnal" has 2 syllables: diurn · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "diurnal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diurnal" is /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/.

What does "diurnal" mean?▾

Diurnal: A flower that opens only in the day.

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