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diagnostic

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk

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The diagnostic portion can be the most difficult and costly portion of the test.

The definitions are in the diagnostic manuals.

The diagnostic approach is the same as for pancytopenia.

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Common mistakes of diagnostic pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "di-ˌagˈnostic". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk" (UK) / "ˌdaɪəgˈnɑstɪk" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "gnos" when pronouncing "diagnostic".
Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "dai". This leads to "dee-ˌagˈnostic". The correct pronunciation starts with "dai": "ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk" (UK) / "ˌdaɪəgˈnɑstɪk" (US). Tip: Practice saying "dai" like "my" but with a "d".
Overlooking the "g": A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound, saying "di-ˌanˈostic". The "g" in "diagnostic" is essential and should be pronounced clearly: "ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk" (UK) / "ˌdaɪəgˈnɑstɪk" (US). Tip: Focus on pronouncing "gnos" distinctly.
Incorrect ending: Some pronounce the ending as "tic" instead of "stic", resulting in "di-ˌagˈnos-tic". The correct ending is "stic": "ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk" (UK) / "ˌdaɪəgˈnɑstɪk" (US). Tip: Emphasize the "stic" to maintain proper pronunciation.
Syllable omission: Some speakers may shorten "diagnostic" to "diag-nostic", losing a syllable. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk" (UK) / "ˌdaɪəgˈnɑstɪk" (US). Tip: Break the word down into three clear syllables: "di-ag-nostic".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "diagnostic" in American English?

In American English, "diagnostic" is pronounced as /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "nos," while the first syllable has a secondary stress.

What is the UK pronunciation of "diagnostic"?

In British English, "diagnostic" is pronounced as /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/. Similar to American English, the primary stress is on the third syllable, but the vowel sound in the second syllable differs.

How many syllables are in the word "diagnostic"?

The word "diagnostic" has four syllables: "di-ag-nos-tic." Each syllable is pronounced distinctly, which helps in clearly articulating the word.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "diagnostic"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the first syllable instead of the correct third syllable. Remember to emphasize "nos" to pronounce "diagnostic" accurately.