How to Pronounce Diamonds

To pronounce "diamonds", say DIAM-onds — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diamonds”

"diamonds" has 2 syllables: diam-onds. It rhymes with simonds, if that helps it stick.

What does diamonds 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.

    “The saw is coated with diamond.”

  2. A gemstone made from this mineral.

    “The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.”

verb

  1. To adorn with or as if with diamonds

noun

  1. One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.

Synonyms

ball fieldbaseball fieldbaseball diamondinfieldsparkler2-iamondlozengerhomb

Antonyms

outfield

Words that rhyme with diamonds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

simonds

Related words

infieldadamantmascurlsicediamantejewelsbreakfast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diamonds"?▾

"Diamonds" has 2 syllables: diam · onds.

What is the IPA transcription of "diamonds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diamonds" is /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/.

What does "diamonds" mean?▾

Diamonds: 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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