How to pronounce divorcing
Say it like dih-VOR-sing. Divorcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR).
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- dih
- VOR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divorcing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of divorcing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VAW-sing.
What does divorcing mean?
- present participle and gerund of divorce How to pronounce divorce
Words that rhyme with divorcing
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Questions about saying divorcing
How do you pronounce divorcing?
Say dih-VOR-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɔrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɔːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divorcing?
Divorcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR). Broken into parts: dih · VOR · sing.
Is divorcing 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 /dɪˈvɔːsɪŋ/ (dih-VAW-sing).