How to pronounce diverging
Say it like dy-VUR-jing. Diverging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diverging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VUR-jing.
What does diverging mean?
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Questions about saying diverging
How do you pronounce diverging?
Say dy-VUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverging?
Diverging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · jing.
Is diverging 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 /daɪˈvɜːdʒɪŋ/ (dy-VUR-jing).