How to pronounce diskettes
Say it like dih-SKETS. Diskettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKETS).
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- dih
- SKETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diskettes 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.
- SKETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of diskettes
American and British speakers say diskettes in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskɛts/ in the US and /dɪˈskɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKETS.
What does diskettes mean?
- plural of diskette How to pronounce diskette
Words that rhyme with diskettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diskettes.
Questions about saying diskettes
How do you pronounce diskettes?
Say dih-SKETS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɛts/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diskettes?
Diskettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKETS). Broken into parts: dih · SKETS.
Do Americans and Brits say diskettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskɛts/ and the British form is /dɪˈskɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.