How to pronounce divider
Say it like dih-VY-der. Divider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- dih
- VY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divider 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of divider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VY-duh.
What does divider mean?
- One who or that which divides or separates.
- A physical object for dividing up a space.
- A piece of card placed in a ring binder to separate groups of documents.
Where does divider come from?
From divide + -er.
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Words that rhyme with divider
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Questions about saying divider
How do you pronounce divider?
Say dih-VY-der. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divider?
Divider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · der.
Is divider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈvaɪdə/ (dih-VY-duh).