How to pronounce divinely
Say it like dih-VYNE-lee. Divinely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYNE).
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- dih
- VYNE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divinely 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.
- VYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divinely
American and British speakers say divinely in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪnli/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VYNE-lee.
What does divinely mean?
- In a divine manner.
Where does divinely come from?
From divine + -ly.
Words that rhyme with divinely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divinely.
Questions about saying divinely
How do you pronounce divinely?
Say dih-VYNE-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪnli/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divinely?
Divinely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYNE). Broken into parts: dih · VYNE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say divinely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪnli/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.