How to pronounce diversity
Say it like dih-VUR-sih-tee. Diversity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dih
- VUR
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diversity 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diversity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-VUR-sih-tee.
What does diversity mean?
- noticeable heterogeneity“a diversity of possibilities”“the range and variety of his work is amazing”
- the condition or result of being changeable
Where does diversity come from?
From Middle English diversite, from Old French diversité, from Latin dīversitās, equivalent to diverse + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with diversity
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Questions about saying diversity
How do you pronounce diversity?
Say dih-VUR-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɝsɪti/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diversity?
Diversity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dih · VUR · sih · tee.
Is diversity 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 /daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ (dy-VUR-sih-tee).