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How to pronounce “diaphanous”
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Pronunciation guide for diaphanous
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of diaphanous with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains
So he dressed up in a diaphanous shirt, stripy leggings,
- Definition summary
- Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
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How to pronounce diaphanous
The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains

So he dressed up in a diaphanous shirt, stripy leggings,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “diaphanous”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
- (physics) Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.
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