How to pronounce divey
Say it like DY-vee. Divey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divey
American and British speakers say divey in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪvi/ in the US and /ˈdaɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-vee.
What does divey mean?
- Having the character of a dive, a disreputable bar or nightclub.“That new restaurant is kind of divey.”
Where does divey come from?
From dive + -y.
Words that rhyme with divey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divey.
Questions about saying divey
How do you pronounce divey?
Say DY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divey?
Divey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say divey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.