diagnosis

How to Split "diagnosis" into Syllables

The word diagnosis is divided into 3 syllables: diag·no·sis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• diag — 1st syllable
• no — 2nd syllable
• sis — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of diagnosis:

• IPA: /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. diagnosis (countable and uncountable, plural diagnoses)
2. The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin diagnōsis, from Ancient Greek διάγνωσις (diágnōsis), from διαγιγνώσκω (diagignṓskō, “to discern”), from διά (diá, “through”) + γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “to know”). Learned borrowing from Latin diagnōsis, from Ancient Greek διάγνωσις (diágnōsis), from διαγιγνώσκω (diagignṓskō, “to discern”), from διά (diá, “through”) + γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “to know”). Doublet of diagnosa and diagnose.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare diagnosis with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
diagnosis	3	diag·no·sis
digging	2	digg-ing
diagnose	3	diag-no-se
Dickens	2	di-ckens
deaconesses	4	dea-co-nes-ses

🔗 Related Words

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