How to pronounce diagnosing
Say it like dy-ug-NOH-sing. Diagnosing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- dy
- ug
- NOH
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagnosing 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diagnosing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-ug-NOH-sing.
What does diagnosing mean?
- present participle and gerund of diagnose How to pronounce diagnose
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Questions about saying diagnosing
How do you pronounce diagnosing?
Say dy-ug-NOH-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagnosing?
Diagnosing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: dy · ug · NOH · sing.
Is diagnosing 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 /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪŋ/ (dy-ug-NOH-sing).