How to pronounce diabetic
Say it like dy-uh-BET-ik. Diabetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET).
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- dy
- uh
- BET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diabetic 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.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diabetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-BET-ik.
What does diabetic mean?
- A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus.
- Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.“diabetic complications”
- Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.“diabetic patients (patients with diabetes)”
- Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.“diabetic socks”
Where does diabetic come from?
From diabetes + -ic. Doublet of diabatic.
Words that rhyme with diabetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diabetic.
Questions about saying diabetic
How do you pronounce diabetic?
Say dy-uh-BET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diabetic?
Diabetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET). Broken into parts: dy · uh · BET · ik.
Is diabetic 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 /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ (dy-uh-BET-ik).