How to pronounce diamonds
Say it like DY-mundz. Diamonds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪməndz/DY-mundz
UK British/ˈdaɪəməndz/DY-uh-mundz
- DY
- mundz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diamonds 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.
- mundzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diamonds
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: DY-uh-mundz.
What does diamonds mean?
noun
- plural of diamond How to pronounce diamond
- One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of diamond How to pronounce diamond
Questions about saying diamonds
How do you pronounce diamonds?
Say DY-mundz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪməndz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəməndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diamonds?
Diamonds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · mundz.
Is diamonds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈdaɪəməndz/ (DY-uh-mundz).