How to pronounce divestitures
Say it like dih-VES-tih-cherz. Divestitures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- dih
- VES
- tih
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divestitures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of divestitures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VES-tih-chuz.
What does divestitures mean?
- plural of divestiture How to pronounce divestiture
Questions about saying divestitures
How do you pronounce divestitures?
Say dih-VES-tih-cherz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divestitures?
Divestitures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: dih · VES · tih · cherz.
Is divestitures 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 /dɪˈvɛstɪtʃəz/ (dih-VES-tih-chuz).