diligent

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

Syllables di·li·gent

Stress DI-li-gent

Phonics Breakdown

di

/dɪ/

short i

li

/lɪ/

short i

gent

/dʒənt/

soft g

Meaning

hard-working and careful in one’s duties

Sound Reference

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di=/dɪ/(did) + li=/lɪ/(little) + gent=/dʒənt/(gentle)

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.