How to pronounce diversifying
Say it like dy-VUR-suh-fy-ing. Diversifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- suh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diversifying 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diversifying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VUR-suh-fy-ing.
What does diversifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of diversify How to pronounce diversify
Questions about saying diversifying
How do you pronounce diversifying?
Say dy-VUR-suh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːsəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diversifying?
Diversifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · suh · fy · ing.
Is diversifying 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 /daɪˈvɜːsəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (dy-VUR-suh-fy-ing).