English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Different Pronunciation
Different is pronounced DI-fer-uhnt, IPA /ˈdɪfɝənt/.
DI-fer-uhnt
US /ˈdɪfɝənt/ · UK /ˈdɪfrənt/
Syllables: DI · fer · uhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Unlike another person or thing in some way.
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Different in a Sentence
- The second edition is quite different from the first.
- He wears a different tie every day of the week.
- Try a different route if the bridge is closed.
Common Mispronunciations of Different
Not duh-FER-uhnt
DI is the loud beat and the two behind it stay weak.
Not DI-fuh-rent
The last beat is a reduced uhnt and never carries the full e of rent.
Tip: Two beats, DI-fruhnt, is normal in everyday speech and is not an error.
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