How to pronounce diagnosed
Say it like dy-ug-NOHST. Diagnosed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOHST).
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- dy
- ug
- NOHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagnosed 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.
- NOHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of diagnosed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-ug-NOHST.
What does diagnosed mean?
- simple past and past participle of diagnose How to pronounce diagnose
Words that rhyme with diagnosed
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Questions about saying diagnosed
How do you pronounce diagnosed?
Say dy-ug-NOHST. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊst/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagnosed?
Diagnosed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOHST). Broken into parts: dy · ug · NOHST.
Is diagnosed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊst/ (dy-ug-NOHST).