How to pronounce divinatory
Say it like dih-VIN-uh-tree. Divinatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
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- dih
- VIN
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divinatory 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.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divinatory
American and British speakers say divinatory in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɪnətri/ in the US and /dɪˈvɪnətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VIN-uh-tree.
What does divinatory mean?
- Pertaining to divination.
Questions about saying divinatory
How do you pronounce divinatory?
Say dih-VIN-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɪnətri/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɪnətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divinatory?
Divinatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: dih · VIN · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say divinatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɪnətri/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɪnətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.