How to pronounce divo
Say it like DEE-voh. Divo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divo 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.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of divo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEE-voh.
What does divo mean?
- A male diva; a man with the traits characteristic of a typical diva.
Where does divo come from?
Borrowed from Italian divo.
Questions about saying divo
How do you pronounce divo?
Say DEE-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdivoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divo?
Divo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · voh.
Is divo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdiːvəʊ/ (DEE-voh).