How to pronounce diffluent
Say it like DIF-loo-unt. Diffluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- loo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffluent 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.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diffluent
American and British speakers say diffluent in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪfluənt/ in the US and /ˈdɪfluːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIF-loo-unt.
What does diffluent mean?
- Flowing apart or off; dissolving; not fixed.
Where does diffluent come from?
From Latin diffluens (“flowing away”), present participle of diffluo (“to flow away”).
Questions about saying diffluent
How do you pronounce diffluent?
Say DIF-loo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfluənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfluːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffluent?
Diffluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · loo · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say diffluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪfluənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪfluːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.