How to Pronounce “diversity”
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- American (US)
- /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
- British (UK)
- /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
What “diversity” means
noun — The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “diversity” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "diversity" mean?
diversity (noun): The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
How do you pronounce "diversity" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "diversity", /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "diversity"?
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ in American English, /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "diversity"?
“diversity” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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