How to pronounce divided
Say it like dih-VY-did. Divided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- dih
- VY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divided 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divided
American and British speakers say divided in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VY-did.
What does divided mean?
- separated into parts or pieces“opinions are divided”
- having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions“a divided highway”
- distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
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Words that rhyme with divided
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Questions about saying divided
How do you pronounce divided?
Say dih-VY-did. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divided?
Divided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say divided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.