How to pronounce diplomat
Say it like DIP-luh-mat. Diplomat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- luh
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplomat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diplomat
American and British speakers say diplomat in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/ in the US and /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-luh-mat.
What does diplomat mean?
- an official engaged in international negotiations
- a person who deals tactfully with others
Questions about saying diplomat
How do you pronounce diplomat?
Say DIP-luh-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplomat?
Diplomat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · luh · mat.
Do Americans and Brits say diplomat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.