How to pronounce diligently
Say it like DIL-uh-junt-lee. Diligently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- uh
- junt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diligently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay 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.
- juntKeep 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 diligently
American and British speakers say diligently in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/ in the US and /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-ih-junt-lee.
What does diligently mean?
- In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.
Where does diligently come from?
From diligent + -ly.
Questions about saying diligently
How do you pronounce diligently?
Say DIL-uh-junt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diligently?
Diligently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · uh · junt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say diligently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.