diligence

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

Syllables dil·i·gence

Stress DIL-i-gence

Phonics Breakdown

di

/dɪ/

short i

li

/lɪ/

short i

gence

/dʒəns/

soft g

Meaning

careful and persistent work or effort

Sound Reference

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di=/dɪ/(did) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + gence=/dʒəns/(agent)

Example

Her diligence helped her succeed at work.