How to pronounce divulge
Say it like dih-VUHLJ. Divulge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLJ).
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- dih
- VUHLJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divulge 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.
- VUHLJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of divulge
American and British speakers say divulge in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvʌldʒ/ in the US and /dɪˈvʌldʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VUHLJ.
What does divulge mean?
- To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.“I will never divulge that secret to anyone.”
- To indicate publicly; to proclaim.
Where does divulge come from?
Inherited from Middle English divulgen, from Latin dīvulgō + -en (verb-forming suffix), from dī- (“widely”) + vulgō (“to make known, announce; to publish”).
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Words that rhyme with divulge
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Questions about saying divulge
How do you pronounce divulge?
Say dih-VUHLJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvʌldʒ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvʌldʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divulge?
Divulge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLJ). Broken into parts: dih · VUHLJ.
Do Americans and Brits say divulge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvʌldʒ/ and the British form is /dɪˈvʌldʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.