How to pronounce diffidently
Say it like DIF-ih-dunt-lee. Diffidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- ih
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffidently 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diffidently
American and British speakers say diffidently in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/ in the US and /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIF-ih-dunt-lee.
What does diffidently mean?
- In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
Where does diffidently come from?
From diffident + -ly.
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Questions about saying diffidently
How do you pronounce diffidently?
Say DIF-ih-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffidently?
Diffidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · ih · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say diffidently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪfɪdəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.