How to pronounce differences
Say it like DIF-uh-run-siz. Differences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- uh
- run
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of differences
American and British speakers say differences in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIF-uh-run-siz.
What does differences mean?
- plural of difference How to pronounce difference
- third-person singular simple present indicative of difference How to pronounce difference
Questions about saying differences
How do you pronounce differences?
Say DIF-uh-run-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differences?
Differences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · uh · run · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say differences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.