How to Pronounce Diatom

To pronounce "diatom", say DIAT-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪətəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdaɪətəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diatom”

"diatom" has 2 syllables: diat-om.

What does diatom mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.

Related words

pennatediatomaceousoozebiostratigraphyfrustulesbacillariophyceanbacillariophytediatomist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diatom"?▾

"Diatom" has 2 syllables: diat · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "diatom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diatom" is /ˈdaɪətəm/.

What does "diatom" mean?▾

Diatom: Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.

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