How to Pronounce Diabetes

To pronounce "diabetes", say DIAB-et-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “diabetes”

"diabetes" has 3 syllables: diab-et-es. It rhymes with entreaties and treaties, if that helps it stick.

What does diabetes mean?

noun

  1. Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.
  2. Any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin.

Synonyms

DMdiabeetusdiabetes mellitus

Words that rhyme with diabetes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entreatiestreatiessweetiescassaveteswheaties

Related words

diabeticarthritisdiseasedrunkennesssugarillnesscareprevalence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diabetes"?▾

"Diabetes" has 3 syllables: diab · et · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "diabetes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diabetes" is /ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/.

What does "diabetes" mean?▾

Diabetes: Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.

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