How to pronounce diverted
Say it like dy-VUR-tid. Diverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diverted
- 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-tud.
What does diverted mean?
- that has been subject to diversion
- simple past and past participle of divert How to pronounce divert
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Words that rhyme with diverted
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Questions about saying diverted
How do you pronounce diverted?
Say dy-VUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverted?
Diverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · tid.
Is diverted 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 /daɪˈvɜːtəd/ (dy-VUR-tud).