word
Medical
diabetes
dy-uh-BEE-teez
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diabetes
Dictionary meaning
A disease affecting how the body processes blood sugar.
Common mispronunciations
dy-uh-BEE-tis
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