How to pronounce diuretics
Say it like dy-oo-RET-iks. Diuretics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- dy
- oo
- RET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diuretics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diuretics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-oo-RET-iks.
What does diuretics mean?
- plural of diuretic How to pronounce diuretic
Words that rhyme with diuretics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diuretics.
Questions about saying diuretics
How do you pronounce diuretics?
Say dy-oo-RET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪuˈrɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪuːˈrɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diuretics?
Diuretics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: dy · oo · RET · iks.
Is diuretics 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 /ˌdaɪuːˈrɛtɪks/ (dy-oo-RET-iks).