How to pronounce diagnosis
Say it like dy-ug-NOH-sus. Diagnosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- dy
- ug
- NOH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagnosis 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diagnosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-ug-NOH-sis.
What does diagnosis mean?
- identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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Questions about saying diagnosis
How do you pronounce diagnosis?
Say dy-ug-NOH-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagnosis?
Diagnosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: dy · ug · NOH · sus.
Is diagnosis 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 /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (dy-ug-NOH-sis).