How to Pronounce Dive

To pronounce "dive", say DIV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈdaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dive”

"dive" has 2 syllables: div-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does dive mean?

noun

  1. A jump or plunge into water.

    “the dive of a hawk after prey”

  2. A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

verb

  1. To swim under water.
  2. To jump into water head-first.

Words that rhyme with dive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

plungeplunkhonkytonkdiverswimscubaspringboardsubmergence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dive"?▾

"Dive" has 2 syllables: div · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dive" is /ˈdaɪv/.

What does "dive" mean?▾

Dive: A jump or plunge into water.

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