How to Pronounce "diligence"
word
ˈdɪɫədʒəns/, /ˈdɪɫɪdʒəns
DIL-uh-jens
dˈɪlɪdʒəns
DIL-i-jens
Definition
Diligence means working hard and being careful and persistent in doing a task or job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɫədʒəns/, /ˈdɪɫɪdʒəns
British English
dˈɪlɪdʒəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIL-uh-jens
UK
DIL-i-jens
Listen in Context
She finished her homework with great diligence.
Diligence is important for success.
His diligence impressed the teacher.
If you show consistent diligence, you'll see results.