How to Pronounce "diversionary"
word
daɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/, /dɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi
dye-VER-zhuh-nair-ee
daɪvˈɜːʃənəɹi
dye-VUR-zhuh-nuh-ree
Definition
Used to describe something intended to distract attention away from something else, often as part of a plan or strategy.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/, /dɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi
British English
daɪvˈɜːʃənəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dye-VER-zhuh-nair-ee
UK
dye-VUR-zhuh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The army used a diversionary attack to draw attention away from the main target.
Police set up a diversionary roadblock to help catch the suspect.
They created a diversionary noise so the guards would look away.
That announcement was just a diversionary move to keep people calm.