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diplomat-speak

/ˈdɪp.lə.mætˌspiːk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.67 in modern English

Syllables
dip-lo-mat--speak
IPA
/ˈdɪp.lə.mætˌspiːk/
24
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A manner of speech or writing, typical of or characterised by a diplomat.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From diplomat + -speak.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɪp.lə.mætˌspiːk/
  • British English: /ˈdɪp.lə.mætˌspiːk/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce diplomat-speak?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪp.lə.mætˌspiːk/.
What does diplomat-speak mean?
A manner of speech or writing, typical of or characterised by a diplomat.
Where does diplomat-speak come from?
From diplomat + -speak.

How to pronounce diplomat-speak

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