How to Pronounce Diatonic

To pronounce "diatonic", say DIAT-on-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

DIAT-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “diatonic”

"diatonic" has 3 syllables: diat-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does diatonic mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

Antonyms

chromatic

Words that rhyme with diatonic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

tonalsemitonetonicscalarchromaticsemitonicsemitonalscalic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diatonic"?▾

"Diatonic" has 3 syllables: diat · on · ic.

What does "diatonic" mean?▾

Diatonic: Relating to or characteristic of a musical scale which contains seven pitches and a pattern of five whole tones and two semitones; particularly, of the major or natural minor scales.

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