How to pronounce divides
Say it like dih-VYDZ. Divides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYDZ).
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- dih
- VYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divides 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.
- VYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of divides
American and British speakers say divides in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪdz/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VYDZ.
What does divides mean?
- plural of divide How to pronounce divide
- third-person singular simple present indicative of divide How to pronounce divide
Words that rhyme with divides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divides.
Questions about saying divides
How do you pronounce divides?
Say dih-VYDZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪdz/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divides?
Divides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYDZ). Broken into parts: dih · VYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say divides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪdz/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.