How to pronounce diamond

Say it like this: /ˈdaɪmənd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈdaɪmənd/

What does diamond mean?

nounA glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.

“synthetic diamond”

A gemstone made from this mineral.

“The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.”

A diamond ring.

“What a beautiful engagement diamond.”

adjMade of, or containing diamond, a diamond or diamonds.

“He gave her diamond earrings.”

Of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary.

“Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.”

Of, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary.

“Today is their diamond wedding anniversary.”

verbTo adorn with or as if with diamonds.

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