About "diabetes"
How to Split "diabetes" into Syllables
The word diabetes is divided into 3 syllables: dia·be·tes. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- dia — 1st syllable
- be — 2nd syllable
- tes — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of diabetes:
- IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
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📖 Definitions
- Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin. [from 15th c.]
- “diabetes”, in Příruční slovník jazyka českého (in Czech), 1935–1957
📚 Word Origin & History
From Latin diabētēs (“siphon”), from Ancient Greek διαβήτης (diabḗtēs), from Ancient Greek διαβαίνω (diabaínō, “to pass through”). From New Latin diabetes mellitus, from Ancient Greek διαβαίνω (diabaínō, “to pass through”), via the agent noun διαβήτης (diabḗtēs, “passing through”). This refers to the excessive amounts of urine produced by sufferers. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of t...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare diabetes with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes | 3 | dia·be·tes |
| deputize | 4 | de-pu-ti-ze |
| diabetic | 3 | dia-be-tic |
| diptych | 2 | dip-tych |
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