How to pronounce divagate
Say it like DY-vuh-gayt. Divagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
- DY
- vuh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divagate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of divagate
American and British speakers say divagate in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-vuh-gayt.
What does divagate mean?
- To wander about.
- To stray from a subject or theme.
Where does divagate come from?
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin dīvagātus, perfect active participle of dīvagor (“to wander here and there”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Latin dis- (“in different direction”) + vagor (“to wander”).
Questions about saying divagate
How do you pronounce divagate?
Say DY-vuh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divagate?
Divagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · vuh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say divagate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪvəˌɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.