How to pronounce diabetes
noun A condition affecting how the body controls blood sugar.
Written sound guide
dyuhBEEteez
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Give BEE the main beat and finish with voiced z, keeping four spoken syllables.
01dyLighter beat
02uhLighter beat
03BEEStrongest beat
04teezLighter beat
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“He has an appointment to discuss his diabetes.”Your turn
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Give BEE the main beat and finish with voiced z, keeping four spoken syllables. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
