How to pronounce diplumbic
Say it like DY-plum-bik. Diplumbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- plum
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplumbic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- plumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diplumbic
American and British speakers say diplumbic in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/ in the US and /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-plum-bik.
What does diplumbic mean?
- Containing two lead (Pb) atoms.“Diplumbene is a diplumbic molecule.”
Where does diplumbic come from?
From di- (“bi-: two”) + plumbic (“of or related to lead”).
Questions about saying diplumbic
How do you pronounce diplumbic?
Say DY-plum-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplumbic?
Diplumbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · plum · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say diplumbic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪplʌmbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.