How to Pronounce Diabetic

To pronounce "diabetic", say DIAB-et-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DIAB-et-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “diabetic”

"diabetic" has 3 syllables: diab-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with diabetic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apatheticfreneticempatheticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetickineticsyntheticanestheticesthetic

Related words

sickilldiabeteshomicideglycaemichyperglycemichyperglycaemicprediabetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diabetic"?▾

"Diabetic" has 3 syllables: diab · et · ic.

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