How to pronounce divisible
Say it like dih-VIZ-uh-bul. Divisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ).
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- dih
- VIZ
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divisible 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.
- VIZSay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divisible
American and British speakers say divisible in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VIZ-uh-bul.
What does divisible mean?
- Capable of being divided or split.
- Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, results in another integer still, thus leaving no remainder.“Just as 12 is divisible by 3, so is 48 divisible by 12.”
- Any substance that can be divided.
Where does divisible come from?
From Middle English divisible, from Old French, from Late Latin divisibilis, from the verb Latin divido.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- separable
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with divisible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divisible.
Questions about saying divisible
How do you pronounce divisible?
Say dih-VIZ-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divisible?
Divisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZ). Broken into parts: dih · VIZ · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say divisible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.