diaphragm
nounHow many syllables in diaphragm?
There are 3 syllables in the word diaphragm.How to pronounce diaphragm:
Definition of diaphragm:
- diaphragm (noun):
- a body partition of muscle and connective tissue
- the partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities in mammals
- a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens.
Synonyms for diaphragm:
camera
contraceptive diaphragm
iris
mechanical device
midriff
pessary
photographic camera
stop
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