How to Pronounce "diverting"
word
daɪˈvɝtɪŋ/, /dɪˈvɝtɪŋ
dy-VUR-ting or dih-VUR-ting
daɪvˈɜːtɪŋ
dy-VUR-ting
Definition
Something that is diverting is entertaining or amusing, or can distract you from something else. It can also describe an activity or thing that makes people forget about their problems for a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈvɝtɪŋ/, /dɪˈvɝtɪŋ
British English
daɪvˈɜːtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-VUR-ting or dih-VUR-ting
UK
dy-VUR-ting
Listen in Context
The movie was diverting and made us laugh.
She read a diverting story before bed.
The game was quite diverting for the children.
I found his speech surprisingly diverting, even though the topic was serious.