How to pronounce divorcee
Say it like dih-vor-SEE. Divorcee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- dih
- vor
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divorcee 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.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divorcee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-vaw-SEE.
What does divorcee mean?
- A divorced person.
Where does divorcee come from?
Borrowed from French divorcée, equivalent to divorce + -ee.
Words that rhyme with divorcee
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Questions about saying divorcee
How do you pronounce divorcee?
Say dih-vor-SEE. The American pronunciation is /dɪvɔrˈsi/. In British English it is /dɪvɔːˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divorcee?
Divorcee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · vor · SEE.
Is divorcee 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 /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ (dih-vaw-SEE).