How to Pronounce Diagnostic

To pronounce "diagnostic", say DIAGN-ost-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diagnostic”

"diagnostic" has 3 syllables: diagn-ost-ic. It rhymes with caustic and gnostic, if that helps it stick.

What does diagnostic mean?

noun

  1. Any technique used in medical diagnosis.
  2. Any tool or technique used to find the root of a problem.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to diagnosis.
  2. Characteristic of a particular disease.

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Words that rhyme with diagnostic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

causticgnosticagnosticnostocbostickosticmostek

Related words

symptomaticcharacteristicdiagnoseself-diagnosisdiagnosisclinicalscreeninganalysis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diagnostic"?▾

"Diagnostic" has 3 syllables: diagn · ost · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "diagnostic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diagnostic" is /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/.

What does "diagnostic" mean?▾

Diagnostic: Any technique used in medical diagnosis.

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