To pronounce "diplomatic", say DIPL-om-at-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
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"diplomatic" has 4 syllables: dipl-om-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.”
“Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Diplomatic" has 4 syllables: dipl · om · at · ic.
The IPA transcription of "diplomatic" is /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/.
Diplomatic: The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
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