How to pronounce division
Say it like dih-VIZH-un. Division has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
- dih
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Division 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.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of division
American and British speakers say division in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɪʒən/ in the US and /dɪˈvɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VIZH-un.
What does division mean?
- The act or process of dividing anything.
- Each of the separate parts of something resulting from division.
- The process of dividing a number by another.
Where does division come from?
From Middle English divisioun, from Old French division, from Latin dīvīsiō, dīvīsiōnem, noun of process form from perfect passive participle dīvīsus (“divided”), from dīvidō (“divide”).
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Words that rhyme with division
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Questions about saying division
How do you pronounce division?
Say dih-VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in division?
Division has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: dih · VIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say division the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɪʒən/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.