How to pronounce diabeetus
Say it like dy-uh-BEE-tus. Diabeetus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE).
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- dy
- uh
- BEE
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabeetus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diabeetus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-BEE-tus.
What does diabeetus mean?
- Diabetes.
Where does diabeetus come from?
From the pronunciation of diabetes used by American actor Wilford Brimley in advertisements for the medical supplies home delivery service Liberty Medical.
Words that rhyme with diabeetus
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Questions about saying diabeetus
How do you pronounce diabeetus?
Say dy-uh-BEE-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈbitəs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabeetus?
Diabeetus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE). Broken into parts: dy · uh · BEE · tus.
Is diabeetus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ (dy-uh-BEE-tus).