How to pronounce diskette
Say it like dih-SKET. Diskette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKET).
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- dih
- SKET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diskette 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.
- SKETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of diskette
American and British speakers say diskette in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskɛt/ in the US and /dɪˈskɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKET.
What does diskette mean?
- A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
- An 8-inch floppy disk.
Where does diskette come from?
From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.
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Words that rhyme with diskette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diskette.
Questions about saying diskette
How do you pronounce diskette?
Say dih-SKET. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɛt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diskette?
Diskette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKET). Broken into parts: dih · SKET.
Do Americans and Brits say diskette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskɛt/ and the British form is /dɪˈskɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.