How to Pronounce "nosedive"
word
ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
NOHZ-dyve
nˈəʊzdaɪv
NOHZ-dyve
Definition
A rapid and sudden fall, often used for planes diving with their nose down, or for a big drop in value, quality, or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
British English
nˈəʊzdaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOHZ-dyve
UK
NOHZ-dyve
Listen in Context
The airplane went into a nosedive during the storm.
After the bad news, the company's shares took a nosedive.
Sales experienced a nosedive last month.
My energy just took a nosedive after lunch.