How to pronounce divining
Say it like duh-VY-ning. Divining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- duh
- VY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divining
American and British speakers say divining in essentially the same way: /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-VY-ning.
What does divining mean?
- The action of the verb to divine in any sense.
- That or who divines (in any sense of the verb).
- present participle and gerund of divine How to pronounce divine
Words that rhyme with divining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divining.
Questions about saying divining
How do you pronounce divining?
Say duh-VY-ning. The American pronunciation is /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divining?
Divining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: duh · VY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say divining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.