How to pronounce divisor
Say it like dih-VY-zer. Divisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- dih
- VY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divisor 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of divisor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VY-zuh.
What does divisor mean?
- In an expression involving division, the number by which another number is being divided.“In "42 ÷ 3" the divisor is the 3.”
- An integer that divides another integer an integral number of times, the former being called a divisor of the latter.“10 is a divisor of 100, but not of 101.”
- A ring element which can be multiplied (by some other ring element) to yield a third ring element, the first being called a divisor of the third. If the ring is noncommutative, then one specifies whether a divisor is left, right, or two-sided.
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Words that rhyme with divisor
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Questions about saying divisor
How do you pronounce divisor?
Say dih-VY-zer. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divisor?
Divisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · zer.
Is divisor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈvaɪzə/ (dih-VY-zuh).