How to pronounce diversely
Say it like dih-VUR-slee. Diversely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dih
- VUR
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diversely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diversely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VUR-slee.
What does diversely mean?
- In a diverse manner.
Where does diversely come from?
From Middle English diverseliche, diversliche, dyverseli, dyversely, dyversliche, dyversly, equivalent to diverse + -ly.
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Questions about saying diversely
How do you pronounce diversely?
Say dih-VUR-slee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɝsli/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɜːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diversely?
Diversely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dih · VUR · slee.
Is diversely 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 /dɪˈvɜːsli/ (dih-VUR-slee).