How to pronounce diamagnetic
Say it like dy-uh-mag-NET-ik. Diamagnetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- dy
- uh
- mag
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diamagnetic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- magKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diamagnetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-mag-NET-ik.
What does diamagnetic mean?
- Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet.
- Any substance that exhibits diamagnetism.
Where does diamagnetic come from?
Coined by Faraday, from dia- + magnetic.
Words that rhyme with diamagnetic
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Questions about saying diamagnetic
How do you pronounce diamagnetic?
Say dy-uh-mag-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diamagnetic?
Diamagnetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: dy · uh · mag · NET · ik.
Is diamagnetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ (dy-uh-mag-NET-ik).