How to pronounce dietitian
Say it like dy-uh-TISH-un. Dietitian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- dy
- uh
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dietitian 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.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dietitian
American and British speakers say dietitian in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-TISH-un.
What does dietitian mean?
- A person who studies or practices dietetics.
Where does dietitian come from?
Irregular spelling of diet + -ician, probably influenced by dietetic.
Words that rhyme with dietitian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dietitian.
Questions about saying dietitian
How do you pronounce dietitian?
Say dy-uh-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dietitian?
Dietitian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: dy · uh · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dietitian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.