How to pronounce diagram
Say it like DY-uh-gram. Diagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diagram
American and British speakers say diagram in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-gram.
What does diagram mean?
- a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
- make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
Questions about saying diagram
How do you pronounce diagram?
Say DY-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagram?
Diagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say diagram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.