how to pronounce diligence

/di.li.ʒɑ̃s/

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diligence is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of diligence

noun:

Stage-coach, diligence.
Diligence, conscientiousness.
Haste.

diligence frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word diligence occurs in french on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.