How to Pronounce Diver

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diver”

"diver" has 2 syllables: div-er. It rhymes with driver and survivor, if that helps it stick.

What does diver mean?

noun

  1. Someone who dives, especially as a sport.
  2. Someone who works underwater; a frogman.

Synonyms

urinator

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Words that rhyme with diver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

driversurvivorstriverfiverskivermacgyverscrewdriverthriverwiverniverstiver

Related words

frogmanloonscubadivedivingspringboardsubmergenceplunger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diver"?▾

"Diver" has 2 syllables: div · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "diver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diver" is /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/.

What does "diver" mean?▾

Diver: Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

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