How to Pronounce Diamond

To pronounce "diamond", say DIAM-ond — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪmənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdaɪmənd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈaɪəmənd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “diamond”

Break "diamond" into 2 beats and lean on "DIAM" — that's the stressed one.

What does diamond mean?

noun

  1. A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
  2. A gemstone made from this mineral.

adjective

  1. Made of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds.
  2. Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.

verb

  1. To adorn with or as if with diamonds.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "diamond"?▾

To pronounce "diamond", say DIAM-ond — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪmənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "diamond"?▾

"Diamond" has 2 syllables: diam · ond.

What is the IPA transcription of "diamond"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diamond" is /ˈdaɪmənd/.

What does "diamond" mean?▾

Diamond: A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.

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