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diatom

The # of syllables in diatom can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/diatom .

How many syllables in diatom?

3 syllables

Divide diatom into syllables: di-a-tom
Stressed syllable in diatom: di-a-tom
How to say diatom:

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