How to pronounce diligence

diligence

/ˈdɪlədʒəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/.

/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in job	One sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

Good academic performance is the result of diligence.

How do you pronounce diligence?

Diligence is pronounced /ˈdɪlədʒəns/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/, is also used.

How many syllables are in diligence?

Diligence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in diligence?

The first syllable: /ˈdɪlədʒəns/.