How to pronounce divested
Say it like dy-VES-tid. Divested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- dy
- VES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divested 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.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divested
American and British speakers say divested in essentially the same way: /daɪˈvɛstɪd/ in the US and /daɪˈvɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-VES-tid.
What does divested mean?
- simple past and past participle of divest How to pronounce divest
Words that rhyme with divested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divested.
Questions about saying divested
How do you pronounce divested?
Say dy-VES-tid. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɛstɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divested?
Divested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: dy · VES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say divested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈvɛstɪd/ and the British form is /daɪˈvɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.