How to Pronounce "dive"
word
/ˈdaɪv/
dyv
/dˈaɪv/
dyv
Definition
To jump headfirst into water or go under the water. It can also mean to move quickly downward, or to suddenly start doing something with a lot of energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdaɪv/
British English
/dˈaɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dyv
UK
dyv
Listen in Context
The boy dived into the lake.
The duck dived under the water.
Sales dived last month.
Once she heard her favorite song, she dived onto the dance floor.