How to pronounce diplomatic
Say it like dip-luh-MAT-ik. Diplomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- dip
- luh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplomatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diplomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dip-luh-MAT-ik.
What does diplomatic mean?
- relating to or characteristic of diplomacy“diplomatic immunity”
- using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people“the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject”
Where does diplomatic come from?
From French diplomatique and its etymon New Latin diplōmaticus.
Words that rhyme with diplomatic
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Questions about saying diplomatic
How do you pronounce diplomatic?
Say dip-luh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplomatic?
Diplomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: dip · luh · MAT · ik.
Is diplomatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ (dip-luh-MAT-ik).