How to pronounce diligent in American English
“diligent” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to diligent the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“diligent” in real sentences — American speakers
241 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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diligent operator support.
USGS
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diligent about what they do.
The Obama White House
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been diligent in conducting oversight.
GAO
Words that sound like “diligent”
Words one sound away from diligent — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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