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
US
dip-luh-MA-tik
UK
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.