diagram

How to Split "diagram" into Syllables

The word diagram is divided into 2 syllables: dia·gram. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dia — 1st syllable
• gram — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of diagram:

• IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

📖 Definitions

1. A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
2. diagram (third-person singular simple present diagrams, present participle diagramming or (rare) diagraming, simple past and past participle diagrammed or (rare) diagramed)

📚 Word Origin & History

From French diagramme, from Italian diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma). Borrowed from French diagramme or English diagram, from Latin diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma). From Latin diagramma, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma). Internationalism, borrowed from Dutch diagram, from Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma). From Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma). From Ancient Greek διάγραμμα (diágramma).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare diagram with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
diagram	2	dia·gram
decorum	3	de-co-rum
discern	2	di-scern
Dacron	2	da-cron
disarm	2	di-sarm

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to diagram:

Dial, diam, Dias, Diaz, Diana, Diane, Diann, diary.