How to pronounce divers
Say it like DY-verz. Divers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪvɚz/DY-verz
UK British/ˈdaɪvəz/DY-vuz
- DY
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of divers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-vuz.
What does divers mean?
adjective
- many and different“tourist offices of divers nationalities”“a person of diverse talents”
Questions about saying divers
How do you pronounce divers?
Say DY-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divers?
Divers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · verz.
Is divers 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 /ˈdaɪvəz/ (DY-vuz).