How to Pronounce Different

To pronounce "different", say DIFF-er-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “different”

"different" has 3 syllables: diff-er-ent. It rhymes with indifferent, if that helps it stick.

What does different mean?

noun

  1. The different ideal.

adjective

  1. Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
  2. Various, assorted, diverse.

adverb

  1. Differently.

Synonyms

apartdistinctotheraberrantdeviantnonstandardsundry

Antonyms

undifferentcoherentindistinctunifiedalikeidentical

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Words that rhyme with different

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indifferent

Related words

differingcontrastivecontrastingotherantitheticaldiametricoppositeantithetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "different"?▾

"Different" has 3 syllables: diff · er · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "different"?▾

The IPA transcription of "different" is /ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/.

What does "different" mean?▾

Different: The different ideal.

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