How to pronounce diffusive
Say it like dih-FYOO-siv. Diffusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- dih
- FYOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffusive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diffusive
American and British speakers say diffusive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjusɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOO-siv.
What does diffusive mean?
- That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
- Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; (in negative sense) long-winded.
- That diffuses something; disseminating.
Where does diffusive come from?
From post-classical Latin diffusivus (“tending to spread; expansive”) (13th century), from participle stem of Latin diffundere (“diffuse, disperse”).
Words that rhyme with diffusive
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Questions about saying diffusive
How do you pronounce diffusive?
Say dih-FYOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjusɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffusive?
Diffusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dih · FYOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say diffusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjusɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.