How to Pronounce "diplomatic"

word

/ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪk/

dip-luh-MA-tik

/dˌɪpləmˈætɪk/

dip-luh-MA-tik

Definition

Having to do with managing relations between countries, or describing someone who handles situations in a careful and sensitive way to avoid conflict.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪk/

British English

/dˌɪpləmˈætɪk/

Simplified Pronunciation

dip-luh-MA-tik

Listen in Context

She gave a diplomatic answer to the difficult question.

He works for the diplomatic service.

It requires diplomatic skills to solve international problems.

She managed to stay diplomatic during a heated argument.