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