How to pronounce nosedived
Say it like NOHZ-dyvd. Nosedived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ).
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US American/ˈnoʊzˌdaɪvd/NOHZ-dyvd
UK British/ˈnəʊzˌdaɪvd/NOHZ-dyvd
- NOHZ
- dyvd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosedived 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.
- dyvdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nosedived
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHZ-dyvd.
What does nosedived mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of nosedive How to pronounce nosedive
Questions about saying nosedived
How do you pronounce nosedived?
Say NOHZ-dyvd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzˌdaɪvd/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzˌdaɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosedived?
Nosedived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ). Broken into parts: NOHZ · dyvd.
Is nosedived 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 /ˈnəʊzˌdaɪvd/ (NOHZ-dyvd).