How to pronounce diversification
Say it like dy-vur-suh-fuh-KAY-shun. Diversification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
- dy
- vur
- suh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diversification 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.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diversification
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-vur-sih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does diversification mean?
- The act, or the result, of diversifying.
- A corporate strategy in which a company acquires or establishes a business other than that of its current product.
- An investment strategy involving investing in a range of assets with differing features in order to reduce specific risk.
Where does diversification come from?
From Medieval Latin diversificatiō, from diversificātus, past participle of diversificō (“diversify”), from Latin diversus (“turned in different ways”) + faciō (“make, do”).
Words that rhyme with diversification
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Questions about saying diversification
How do you pronounce diversification?
Say dy-vur-suh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /daɪˌvɝsəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diversification?
Diversification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dy · vur · suh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is diversification 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 /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (dy-vur-sih-fih-KAY-shun).