How to pronounce divis
Say it like DEE-vis. Divis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- visKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divis
American and British speakers say divis in essentially the same way: /ˈdivɪs/ in the US and /ˈdiːvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-vis.
What does divis mean?
- plural of divi How to pronounce divi
Questions about saying divis
How do you pronounce divis?
Say DEE-vis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdivɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdiːvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divis?
Divis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vis.
Do Americans and Brits say divis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdivɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdiːvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.