How to pronounce diplomas
Say it like dih-PLOH-muz. Diplomas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- dih
- PLOH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplomas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diplomas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-PLOH-muz.
What does diplomas mean?
- plural of diploma How to pronounce diploma
Questions about saying diplomas
How do you pronounce diplomas?
Say dih-PLOH-muz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈploʊməz/. In British English it is /dɪˈpləʊməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplomas?
Diplomas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: dih · PLOH · muz.
Is diplomas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈpləʊməz/ (dih-PLOH-muz).