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Diverse Pronunciation

Diverse is pronounced dy-VURS, IPA /daɪˈvɝs/.

dy-VURS

US /daɪˈvɝs/  ·  UK /daɪˈvɜːs/

Syllables: dy · VURS (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)

adjective: Made up of many different kinds.

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Diverse in a Sentence

  • The intake this year is more diverse than last.
  • Diverse habitats sit side by side on the island.
  • Her interests are remarkably diverse.

Common Mispronunciations of Diverse

Not DY-vurs

The stress belongs at the end: dy-VURS. Front stress moves it towards the noun diverse rhymes with, divers.

Not di-VURS

The opening syllable usually has the eye of dive, though a reduced duh is also heard.

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