How to pronounce divan
Say it like dih-VAN. Divan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN).
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- dih
- VAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of divan
American and British speakers say divan in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvæn/ in the US and /dɪˈvæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VAN.
What does divan mean?
- The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
- A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.
- An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
Words that rhyme with divan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divan.
Questions about saying divan
How do you pronounce divan?
Say dih-VAN. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvæn/. In British English it is /dɪˈvæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divan?
Divan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAN). Broken into parts: dih · VAN.
Do Americans and Brits say divan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvæn/ and the British form is /dɪˈvæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.