How to pronounce diamat
Say it like DY-mat. Diamat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diamat 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.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diamat
American and British speakers say diamat in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪmæt/ in the US and /ˈdaɪmæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-mat.
What does diamat mean?
- dialectical materialism
Where does diamat come from?
Shortening of dialectical materialism.
Questions about saying diamat
How do you pronounce diamat?
Say DY-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪmæt/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diamat?
Diamat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · mat.
Do Americans and Brits say diamat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪmæt/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪmæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.