How to pronounce divalent
Say it like dy-VAY-lunt. Divalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- dy
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divalent
American and British speakers say divalent in essentially the same way: /daɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /daɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-VAY-lunt.
What does divalent mean?
- Having an atomic valence of 2.
- Having a vaccine valence of 2.
- Any divalent substance.
Where does divalent come from?
From di- + valent. Compare ambivalent.
Words that rhyme with divalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divalent.
Questions about saying divalent
How do you pronounce divalent?
Say dy-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /daɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divalent?
Divalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: dy · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say divalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /daɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.