How to pronounce divorced
Say it like dih-VORST. Divorced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VORST).
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- dih
- VORST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divorced 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.
- VORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of divorced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VAWST.
What does divorced mean?
- of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
Words that rhyme with divorced
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Questions about saying divorced
How do you pronounce divorced?
Say dih-VORST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɔrst/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divorced?
Divorced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VORST). Broken into parts: dih · VORST.
Is divorced 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 /dɪˈvɔːst/ (dih-VAWST).