How to pronounce diverge
Say it like dih-VURJ. Diverge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJ).
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- dih
- VURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverge 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.
- VURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of diverge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VURJ.
What does diverge mean?
- To run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.
- To become different; to run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.“Both stories start out the same way, but they diverge halfway through.”
- To separate, to tend into a different direction (from another line or path).“The sidewalk runs next to the street for a few miles, then diverges from it and turns north.”
- A point where a lane branches off from the main flow.
Where does diverge come from?
From Medieval Latin dīvergō (“bend away from, go in a different direction”), from Latin dī- + vergō (“bend”).
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Words that rhyme with diverge
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Questions about saying diverge
How do you pronounce diverge?
Say dih-VURJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɝdʒ/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverge?
Diverge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJ). Broken into parts: dih · VURJ.
Is diverge 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 /daɪˈvɜːdʒ/ (dy-VURJ).