How to pronounce diving
Say it like DY-ving. Diving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diving
American and British speakers say diving in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-ving.
What does diving mean?
- an athletic competition that involves diving into water
- a headlong plunge into water
Where does diving come from?
By surface analysis, dive + -ing.
Words that rhyme with diving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diving.
Questions about saying diving
How do you pronounce diving?
Say DY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diving?
Diving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say diving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.