word
Literary
diegesis
dy-eh-JEE-sis
ˌdaɪɪˈdʒiːsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
diegesis
Sounds like
Say 'dy-eh-JEE-sis'.
Dictionary meaning
In narrative: the story as experienced by characters within the narrative world (diegetic vs. non-diegetic sound).
History and origin
Greek — 'diegesis' (narrative).
Examples
- The film's score is non-diegetic — the characters cannot hear it; only the audience can.
Common mispronunciations
dee-JEE-sisdy-EG-ih-sis
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