How to pronounce divinity
Say it like dih-VIN-uh-tee. Divinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
- dih
- VIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divinity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-VIN-ih-tee.
What does divinity mean?
- The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.
- Synonym of deity.“You may leave out where you live and use either initials or an alias, since gods, buddhas and other divinities look only at our hearts.”
- A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
Where does divinity come from?
From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- indivinity
- nondivinity
Words that rhyme with divinity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divinity.
Questions about saying divinity
How do you pronounce divinity?
Say dih-VIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɪnəti/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divinity?
Divinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: dih · VIN · uh · tee.
Is divinity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ (dih-VIN-ih-tee).