diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

Syllables dip·lo·mat·ic

Stress dip-lo-MAT-ic

Phonics Breakdown

dip

/dɪp/

short i

lo

/lə/

schwa

mat

/mæt/

short a

ic

/ɪk/

schwa

Meaning

relating to diplomacy or showing tact and sensitivity

Sound Reference

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dip=/dɪp/(dip) + lo=/lə/(lemon) + mat=/mæt/(mat) + ic=/ɪk/(basic)

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid conflict.