How to pronounce divorces
Say it like dih-VOR-siz. Divorces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR).
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- dih
- VOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divorces 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.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divorces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VAW-siz.
What does divorces mean?
- plural of divorce How to pronounce divorce
- third-person singular simple present indicative of divorce How to pronounce divorce
Questions about saying divorces
How do you pronounce divorces?
Say dih-VOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divorces?
Divorces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR). Broken into parts: dih · VOR · siz.
Is divorces 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 /dɪˈvɔːsɪz/ (dih-VAW-siz).