American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'different' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "different" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "different"

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Simple pronunciation
dih-frnt
IPA transcription
/ˈdɪ.fɹn̩t̚/
Word frequency
201st

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What does "different" mean?

  1. not the same as another or each other

Examples of "different" in a sentence

  • We have different opinions on the matter.
  • The two dresses are different in style.
  • Each person has a different personality.

How common is "different"?

Different is the 201st most common word in English.

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