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