How to Pronounce Nosedived

To pronounce "nosedived", say NOS-ed-iv-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NOS-ed-iv-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “nosedived”

"nosedived" has 4 syllables: nos-ed-iv-ed. It rhymes with contrived and derived, if that helps it stick.

What does nosedived mean?

verb

  1. (of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.
  2. To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

Words that rhyme with nosedived

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivedderiveddeprivedrevivedarrivedstrivedthrivedjiveddivedsurvivedlivedhived

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nosedived"?▾

"Nosedived" has 4 syllables: nos · ed · iv · ed.

What does "nosedived" mean?▾

Nosedived: (of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.

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