How to Pronounce "diplomatically"
word
ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪkɫi
dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee
dˌɪpləmˈætɪkli
dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee
Definition
In a way that is polite, careful, and avoids offending people, especially in sensitive situations or negotiations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪkɫi
British English
dˌɪpləmˈætɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee
UK
dip-luh-MAT-ik-lee
Listen in Context
He answered the reporter diplomatically.
Please handle the situation diplomatically.
She tried to refuse diplomatically.
He diplomatically changed the subject when things got awkward.