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dif (di-ve)
divvy (di-ve)
divee (di-ve)
Same as American
Same as American
In 'dive', the 'i' is pronounced as a long vowel, like the 'i' in 'five'.
Yes, the 'v' should be clear. Use your teeth and lip to make the sound.
'Dive' is only one syllable.
To jump into water head first.
/ˈdaɪvər/
A person who dives.
/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
The action of diving.
/doʊv/
Past tense of 'dive', in American English.
'Diver' ends with an 'er' sound; 'dive' does not.
'Diving' has an 'ing' ending, unlike 'dive'.
In 'dove', the 'o' sound is different from the 'i' in 'dive'.
Clear 'v' sounds make your pronunciation more accurate.
Open your mouth wide to pronounce it correctly, like in 'five'.
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