How to pronounce divestment
Say it like dy-VEST-munt. Divestment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST).
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- dy
- VEST
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divestment 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.
- VESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divestment
American and British speakers say divestment in essentially the same way: /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ in the US and /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-VEST-munt.
What does divestment mean?
- The sale or other disposal of some kind of asset.“The fossil fuel divestment movement is calling on institutions to divest from the companies causing climate change.”
Where does divestment come from?
From divest + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with divestment
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Questions about saying divestment
How do you pronounce divestment?
Say dy-VEST-munt. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɛstmənt/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɛstmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divestment?
Divestment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST). Broken into parts: dy · VEST · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say divestment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ and the British form is /daɪˈvɛstmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.