How to pronounce diver
Say it like DY-ver. Diver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of diver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-vuh.
What does diver mean?
- Someone who dives, especially as a sport.
- Someone who works underwater; a frogman.
- loon (Gavia spp.)
Where does diver come from?
From dive + -er.
Words that rhyme with diver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diver.
Questions about saying diver
How do you pronounce diver?
Say DY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diver?
Diver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ver.
Is diver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪvə/ (DY-vuh).