How to pronounce divide
Say it like dih-VYDE. Divide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYDE).
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- dih
- VYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divide 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.
- VYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of divide
American and British speakers say divide in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VYDE.
What does divide mean?
- separate into parts or portions“divide the cake into three equal parts”“The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I”
- perform a division“Can you divide 49 by seven?”
- act as a barrier between; stand between“The mountain range divides the two countries”
- a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
- a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
Where does divide come from?
From Middle English dividen, from Latin dīvidere (“to divide”).
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Words that rhyme with divide
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Questions about saying divide
How do you pronounce divide?
Say dih-VYDE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divide?
Divide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYDE). Broken into parts: dih · VYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say divide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.