3 syllables: dif, fer, ent. Stress on dif.
DIF-ur-uhnt
/ˈdɪfɚənt/
different is pronounced DIF-ur-uhnt (/ˈdɪfɚənt/). It has three syllables (dif-fer-ent), with the stress on "dif". As a adjective, adverb, not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. Also used informally as an adverb meaning 'in a different manner' (though 'differently' is standard).
adjective, adverbNot the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. Also used informally as an adverb meaning 'in a different manner' (though 'differently' is standard).
"The twins have completely different personalities."
"This theory offers a different perspective on economic growth."
"He always dresses different from everyone else."
The word "different" is pronounced /ˈdɪf(ə)rənt/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"different" sounds like D-i-f-f-e-r-e-n-t. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"different" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"different" is a adjective, adverb. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "different" is /ˈdɪf(ə)rənt/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Middle English different, from Old French different, from Latin differens (present participle of differre 'to differ').
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