How to pronounce divisional
Say it like dih-VIZH-uh-nul. Divisional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- dih
- VIZH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divisional 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of divisional
American and British speakers say divisional in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/ in the US and /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VIZH-uh-nul.
What does divisional mean?
- Of or pertaining to a division.
- Of or pertaining to the process of division.
- A playoff determining the winning team from a particular division.
Where does divisional come from?
From division + -al.
Words that rhyme with divisional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divisional.
Questions about saying divisional
How do you pronounce divisional?
Say dih-VIZH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divisional?
Divisional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: dih · VIZH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say divisional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.