How to Pronounce "diabetic"
word
/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
dy-uh-BED-ik
/dˌaɪəbˈɛtɪk/
dy-uh-BET-ik
Definition
Related to diabetes. It can describe a person who has diabetes or something connected to the disease, like food or medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
British English
/dˌaɪəbˈɛtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-uh-BED-ik
UK
dy-uh-BET-ik
Listen in Context
She is diabetic and checks her blood sugar daily.
This is diabetic food with no added sugar.
My uncle is a diabetic and takes insulin every day.
Some diabetics have to be careful even with fruit.