How to pronounce diamante
Say it like dy-uh-MAHN-tee. Diamante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAHN).
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- dy
- uh
- MAHN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diamante 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.
- MAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diamante
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-MON-tee.
What does diamante mean?
- An artificial diamond used as adornment, such as a rhinestone.
- A diamante poem.
- Covered in diamante decorations.
- Shiny or iridescent, as if covered in or made of diamonds.
Where does diamante come from?
Borrowed from French diamanté (“adorned with diamonds”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with diamante
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Questions about saying diamante
How do you pronounce diamante?
Say dy-uh-MAHN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈmɑnti/. In British English it is /daɪˈmɒnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diamante?
Diamante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAHN). Broken into parts: dy · uh · MAHN · tee.
Is diamante pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /daɪˈmɒnti/ (dy-MON-tee).