How to Pronounce Diet

To pronounce "diet", say DIET — one syllable, IPA /ˈdaɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdaɪət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “diet”

"diet" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with disquiet and quiet, if that helps it stick.

What does diet mean?

noun

  1. The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.

    “The diet of the Giant Panda consists mainly of bamboo.”

  2. A controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.

adjective

  1. (of a food or beverage) Containing less fat, salt, sugar, or calories than normal, or claimed to have such.

    “diet soda”

  2. Having certain traits subtracted.

    “You folks reduce it to the bible only as being authoritative, impoverishing the faith. "Christianity Lite", diet Christianity for those who can't handle the Whole Meal.”

Synonyms

lite

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Words that rhyme with diet

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disquietquietriotgriotbyatt

Related words

low-callightlitefatlessnonfatfat-freedietarydietetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diet"?▾

"Diet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "diet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diet" is /ˈdaɪət/.

What does "diet" mean?▾

Diet: The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.

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