How to pronounce divvy
Say it like DIV-ee. Divvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIV).
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- DIV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Divvy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of divvy
American and British speakers say divvy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪvi/ in the US and /ˈdɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIV-ee.
What does divvy mean?
- A dividend; a share or portion.
- To divide into portions.“We divvied the money into equal portions to split between us.”
- Divine; very pleasant, wonderful.
Where does divvy come from?
Clipping of dividend + -y.
Words that rhyme with divvy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of divvy.
Questions about saying divvy
How do you pronounce divvy?
Say DIV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in divvy?
Divvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIV). Broken into parts: DIV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say divvy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.