How to pronounce divergences
Say it like dy-VUR-jun-siz. Divergences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- jun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divergences 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divergences
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VUR-jun-siz.
What does divergences mean?
- plural of divergence How to pronounce divergence
Questions about saying divergences
How do you pronounce divergences?
Say dy-VUR-jun-siz. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝdʒənsɪz/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːdʒənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divergences?
Divergences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · jun · siz.
Is divergences 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 /daɪˈvɜːdʒənsɪz/ (dy-VUR-jun-siz).