diversion

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: di-ver-sion (3)

English Definition

An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a detour

Example Sentence

A traffic diversion was set up due to road repairs.

US IPA /daɪˈvɜːrʒn/
UK IPA /daɪˈvɜːʃn/