diastole

How to Split "diastole" into Syllables

The word diastole is divided into 3 syllables: dia·sto·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dia — 1st syllable
• sto — 2nd syllable
• le — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of diastole:

• IPA: /daɪˈæstəli/

📖 Definitions

1. diastole (usually uncountable, plural diastoles)
2. 1815 March and June, On the Greek and Latin Accents, The Classical Journal, Volume XI, page 81,

📚 Word Origin & History

From Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, drawing asunder”), from διά (diá, “apart”) + στέλλειν (stéllein, “send”). Borrowed from French diastole, from Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, drawing asunder”). Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ) Borrowed from Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, drawing asunder”). From Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, drawing asunder”). ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare diastole with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
diastole	3	dia·sto·le
distil	2	di-stil
dishtowel	2	dishto-wel
dactyl	2	dac-tyl
distal	2	dist-al

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to diastole:

Dial, diam, Dias, Diaz, Diana, Diane, Diann, diary.