How to pronounce divestiture
Say it like dih-VES-tih-cher. Divestiture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- dih
- VES
- tih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divestiture 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.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of divestiture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VES-tih-chuh.
What does divestiture mean?
- The act of selling something off, especially an investment or a business.
- The process of stripping away an individual's confidence, values and attitudes in order to indoctrinate the individual into an organization.
Words that rhyme with divestiture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divestiture.
Questions about saying divestiture
How do you pronounce divestiture?
Say dih-VES-tih-cher. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divestiture?
Divestiture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: dih · VES · tih · cher.
Is divestiture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃə/ (dy-VES-tih-chuh).