word
Medical
diaphragm
DY-uh-fram
ˈdaɪəfræmListen
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Syllable breakdown
diaphragm
Sounds like
Say 'DY-uh-fram' — the 'g' is silent.
Dictionary meaning
The muscular partition separating the chest and abdomen; the primary breathing muscle.
History and origin
Greek — 'diaphragma' (partition).
Examples
- Singers are trained to breathe from the diaphragm to support their voice.
Common mispronunciations
DY-uh-fram-uhdy-uh-FRAM
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