How to pronounce diplomatist
Say it like dih-PLOH-muh-tist. Diplomatist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- dih
- PLOH
- muh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplomatist 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diplomatist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-PLOH-muh-tist.
What does diplomatist mean?
- Synonym of diplomat.
- A person trained in diplomatics.
Where does diplomatist come from?
Borrowed from French diplomatiste, or from diplomat(ic) + -ist.
Questions about saying diplomatist
How do you pronounce diplomatist?
Say dih-PLOH-muh-tist. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈploʊməˌtɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈpləʊməˌtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplomatist?
Diplomatist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: dih · PLOH · muh · tist.
Is diplomatist 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 /dɪˈpləʊməˌtɪst/ (dih-PLOH-muh-tist).