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Diane Pronunciation
Diane is pronounced dy-AN, IPA /daɪˈæn/.
dy-AN
US /daɪˈæn/
Syllables: dy · AN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
proper noun (a woman's name): A woman's given name, the French form of Diana.
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Diane in a Sentence
- Diane runs the practice on Mill Street.
- I sat next to Diane at the wedding.
- Steak Diane is named after the same goddess.
Common Mispronunciations of Diane
Not DY-an
The force waits for the second beat, AN, which is where French put it before English borrowed the name.
Not dee-AN
Lead with the eye sound of mine rather than a long ee. A dee opening suits Italian and Spanish readings of the same name.
Tip: Diane has two beats and Diana three. The spelling Dianne is said the same as Diane.
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