How to Pronounce "diocese"
word
ˈdaɪəˌsiz/, /ˈdaɪəsəs
DY-uh-seez
dɪəʊsˈiːz
dy-oh-SEEZ
Definition
A diocese is a district or region under the care of a bishop in the Christian church, usually containing several churches or parishes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪəˌsiz/, /ˈdaɪəsəs
British English
dɪəʊsˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-uh-seez
UK
dy-oh-SEEZ
Listen in Context
The diocese has many churches and one cathedral.
The bishop visited every parish in his diocese.
Each diocese has its own leader.
The new diocese was created to better serve the growing community.