How do you pronounce "diva"?

In American English: /ˈdiːvə/ (DEEV-uh). In British English: /dˈiːvə/ (D-eev). In Canadian English: /ˈdiːvə/ (DEEV-uh). In Australian English: /dˈiːvə/ (D-eev).

Is "diva" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdiːvə/ (DEEV-uh), while in British English it's /dˈiːvə/ (D-eev).

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diva

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/ˈdiːvə/

DEEV-uh

Syllable Breakdown

diːvdi·əva

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