How to pronounce diagrams
Say it like DY-uh-gramz. Diagrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diagrams 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diagrams
American and British speakers say diagrams in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-gramz.
What does diagrams mean?
- plural of diagram How to pronounce diagram
- third-person singular simple present indicative of diagram How to pronounce diagram
Questions about saying diagrams
How do you pronounce diagrams?
Say DY-uh-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diagrams?
Diagrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · gramz.
Do Americans and Brits say diagrams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌɡræmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.