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