How to pronounce diagnose
Say it like dy-ug-NOHS. Diagnose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOHS).
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- dy
- ug
- NOHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagnose 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diagnose
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-ug-nohz.
What does diagnose mean?
- To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.
- To determine the cause of a problem.
Where does diagnose come from?
Back-formation from diagnosis.
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Questions about saying diagnose
How do you pronounce diagnose?
Say dy-ug-NOHS. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəɡˌnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagnose?
Diagnose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOHS). Broken into parts: dy · ug · NOHS.
Is diagnose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdaɪəɡˌnəʊz/ (DY-ug-nohz).