How to pronounce diamagnetism
Say it like dy-uh-MAG-nih-tiz-um. Diamagnetism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAG).
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- dy
- uh
- MAG
- nih
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diamagnetism 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.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diamagnetism
American and British speakers say diamagnetism in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-MAG-nih-tiz-um.
What does diamagnetism mean?
- a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction
Where does diamagnetism come from?
From dia- + magnetism.
Questions about saying diamagnetism
How do you pronounce diamagnetism?
Say dy-uh-MAG-nih-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diamagnetism?
Diamagnetism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAG). Broken into parts: dy · uh · MAG · nih · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say diamagnetism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.