diamond noun ( STONE )
B2 [ C or U ] a transparent, extremely hard precious stone that is used in jewellery, and in industry for cutting hard things: The tiara was set with diamonds and rubies. a diamond ring/necklace.
How do you say diamond in British?
- Modern IPA: dɑ́jəmənd.
- Traditional IPA: ˈdaɪəmənd.
- 3 syllables: “DY” + “uh” + “muhnd”
What do we call diamond in English?
diamond noun ( STONE )
B2 [ C or U ] a transparent, extremely hard precious stone that is used in jewellery, and in industry for cutting hard things: The tiara was set with diamonds and rubies. a diamond ring/necklace.
What do you say to a diamond?
- gem.
- jewel.
- rhinestone.
- ice.
- lozenge.
- paragon.
- rock.
- brilliant.
How do Australians say diamond?
Break ‘diamond' down into sounds: [DY] + [UH] + [MUHND] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘diamond' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. You'll be able to mark your mistakes quite easily.
What is short for diamond?
Diamond carat can be abbreviated as “ct” or “cw” (short for carat weight). Another abbreviation less often used is “ dw ,” referring to diamond carat weight.
Can you call a man a diamond?
Man made diamonds, also known as engineered or cultured diamonds , are grown in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced technological processes that duplicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop when they form in the mantle, beneath the Earth's crust.
What is the word for a perfect diamond?
A paragon is a perfect diamond – flawless and without inclusions.
What's another word for diamond shape?
| lozenge diamond | rhombus tetragon | square quadrilateral | parallelogram oblong | four-sided figure rectangle |
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How do you describe a diamond?
a pure or nearly pure, extremely hard form of carbon, naturally crystallized in the isometric system . a piece of this stone. a transparent, flawless or almost flawless piece of this stone, especially when cut and polished, valued as a precious gem.
What is general Australian English?
General Australian English is the most common of Australian accents . It is especially prominent in urban Australia and is used as a standard language for Australian films, television programs and advertising. It is used by Hugh Jackman, Ian Thorpe and Eric Bana.
