How to pronounce diuretic
Say it like dy-oo-RET-ik. Diuretic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- dy
- oo
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diuretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diuretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-uh-RET-ik.
What does diuretic mean?
- Increasing the amount or frequency of urination.
- A drug or a substance that increases the rate of urine excretion.
Words that rhyme with diuretic
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Questions about saying diuretic
How do you pronounce diuretic?
Say dy-oo-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪuˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪəˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diuretic?
Diuretic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: dy · oo · RET · ik.
Is diuretic 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 /daɪəˈrɛtɪk/ (dy-uh-RET-ik).