How to Pronounce Diving

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diving”

"diving" has 2 syllables: div-ing. It rhymes with conniving and thriving, if that helps it stick.

What does diving mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
  2. The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.

adjective

  1. That or who dives or dive.

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Words that rhyme with diving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connivingthrivingstrivingjivingdrivingsurvivingrevivingderivingarrivingshrivingskivingdepriving

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diving"?▾

"Diving" has 2 syllables: div · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "diving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diving" is /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/.

What does "diving" mean?▾

Diving: To swim under water.

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