How to pronounce undiplomatic
Say it like un-dip-luh-MAT-ik. Undiplomatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- un
- dip
- luh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undiplomatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undiplomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-dip-luh-MAT-ik.
What does undiplomatic mean?
- not diplomatic or tactful
- lacking sensitivity or the skill of dealing with others
Where does undiplomatic come from?
From un- + diplomatic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with undiplomatic
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Questions about saying undiplomatic
How do you pronounce undiplomatic?
Say un-dip-luh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ənˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ənˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undiplomatic?
Undiplomatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: un · dip · luh · MAT · ik.
Is undiplomatic 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 /ənˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ (un-dip-luh-MAT-ik).