How to pronounce megadiverse
Say it like meg-uh-dy-VURS. Megadiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS).
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- meg
- uh
- dy
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megadiverse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of megadiverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: meg-uh-dy-VURS.
What does megadiverse mean?
- Exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity.
Where does megadiverse come from?
From mega- (prefix meaning ‘very large, great’) + diverse, possibly modeled after biodiverse.
Words that rhyme with megadiverse
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Questions about saying megadiverse
How do you pronounce megadiverse?
Say meg-uh-dy-VURS. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɝs/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megadiverse?
Megadiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS). Broken into parts: meg · uh · dy · VURS.
Is megadiverse 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 /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɜːs/ (meg-uh-dy-VURS).