How to pronounce diverged
Say it like dy-VURJD. Diverged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJD).
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- dy
- VURJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VURJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of diverged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VURJD.
What does diverged mean?
- simple past and past participle of diverge How to pronounce diverge
Words that rhyme with diverged
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Questions about saying diverged
How do you pronounce diverged?
Say dy-VURJD. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝdʒd/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverged?
Diverged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJD). Broken into parts: dy · VURJD.
Is diverged 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 /daɪˈvɜːdʒd/ (dy-VURJD).