How to pronounce divergent
Say it like dy-VUR-junt. Divergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divergent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divergent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VUR-junt.
What does divergent mean?
- Growing further apart; diverging.
- (said of a sequence or series) Diverging; not approaching a limit.
- Disagreeing from something given; differing.“a divergent statement”
Where does divergent come from?
From Latin dis- (“apart”) + vergere (“to turn”) + the adjectival suffix -ent.
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Words that rhyme with divergent
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Questions about saying divergent
How do you pronounce divergent?
Say dy-VUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divergent?
Divergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · junt.
Is divergent 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 /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ (dy-VUR-junt).