How to pronounce nosedive
Say it like NOHZ-dyve. Nosedive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ).
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- NOHZ
- dyve
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosedive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dyveGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nosedive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHZ-dyve.
What does nosedive mean?
- A headfirst fall or jump.
- A drop in altitude with the nose of the craft angled downwards.
- A rapid fall, e.g. in price or value.
- To dive down in a steep angle.
- To perform a rapid fall in price or value.
Where does nosedive come from?
From nose + dive.
Questions about saying nosedive
How do you pronounce nosedive?
Say NOHZ-dyve. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzˌdaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosedive?
Nosedive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ). Broken into parts: NOHZ · dyve.
Is nosedive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊzˌdaɪv/ (NOHZ-dyve).