How to pronounce diva
Say it like DEE-vuh. Diva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diva
American and British speakers say diva in essentially the same way: /ˈdivə/ in the US and /ˈdiːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-vuh.
What does diva mean?
- Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.
Where does diva come from?
From Italian diva (“diva, goddess”), from Latin dīva (“goddess”), female of dīvus (“divine, divine one; notably a deified mortal”), from Old Latin deivā, from Proto-Italic *deiwā (“goddess”), feminine of *deiwos (“god”), from Proto-Indo-Eur
Words that rhyme with diva
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diva.
Questions about saying diva
How do you pronounce diva?
Say DEE-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdivə/. In British English it is /ˈdiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diva?
Diva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say diva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdivə/ and the British form is /ˈdiːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.