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WillowbrookWord 167 of 545 · Fewer beats than you think
How to pronounce diamond
/ˈdaɪmənd/ British English
DY·mənd
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
di·a·MOND
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DY·mənd
My tip
Just 2 beats: DY-mənd. The a disappears.
In a sentence
She has a diamond ring.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: DY-mənd.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce diamond?
In British English, diamond is pronounced /ˈdaɪmənd/. Say it like this: DY-mənd. Just 2 beats: DY-mənd. The a disappears.
How many syllables are in diamond?
When you say it, diamond has 2 syllables: DY-mənd. The strong beat is the first one, DY.
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