English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Due Diligence Pronunciation
Due Diligence is pronounced DOO-DI-luh-juhns, IPA /ˈdju ˈdɪlədʒəns/.
DOO-DI-luh-juhns
US /ˈdju ˈdɪlədʒəns/ · UK /ˈdjuː ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Syllables: DOO · DI · luh · juhns (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (phrase): The careful investigation of a business, property, or person before a deal is agreed.
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Due Diligence in a Sentence
- Due diligence on the warehouse took six weeks.
- The buyer walked away after due diligence.
- Lawyers handle the due diligence and we handle the numbers.
Common Mispronunciations of Due Diligence
Not DOO-DY-luh-juhns
Keep the i in diligence short, as in dill. A long eye there suits dilate instead.
Not doo-di-LI-juhns
Both words keep their own weight, so DOO stays loud and DI opens the second word loud as well.
Tip: American speakers say DOO and most British speakers say DYOO, with a y glide. Both are standard for due, dew, and duke alike.
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