diesis Meaning & Definition
/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/
What Does Diesis Mean?
Diesis is used as a noun meaning Any of several intervals, smaller than a tone, in ancient Greek music. It is also used to mean The double dagger sign (‡).
Diesis at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | dieses |
Diesis Definition (Noun)
- Any of several intervals, smaller than a tone, in ancient Greek music.
- The double dagger sign (‡).
Synonyms of Diesis
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Diesis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
diesis (plural dieses)
Words That Rhyme With Diesis
Origin of Diesis
From Ancient Greek δίεσις (díesis, “sending through, the smallest interval in the scale”).
Pronouncing Diesis
The standard pronunciation of diesis is /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (daɪ).