How to pronounce divestments
Say it like dy-VEST-munts. Divestments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST).
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- dy
- VEST
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divestments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divestments
American and British speakers say divestments in essentially the same way: /daɪˈvɛstmənts/ in the US and /daɪˈvɛstmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-VEST-munts.
What does divestments mean?
- plural of divestment How to pronounce divestment
Questions about saying divestments
How do you pronounce divestments?
Say dy-VEST-munts. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɛstmənts/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɛstmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divestments?
Divestments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEST). Broken into parts: dy · VEST · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say divestments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈvɛstmənts/ and the British form is /daɪˈvɛstmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.