How to Pronounce Divide

To pronounce "divide", say DIV-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈvaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “divide”

"divide" has 3 syllables: div-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does divide mean?

noun

A thing that divides.
“Stay on your side of the divide, please.”
An act of dividing.
“The divide left most of the good land on my share of the property.”

verb

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
“a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns”
To share (something) by dividing it.
“How shall we divide this pie?”

Synonyms

separate shear split split up divide up divvy up share share out

Antonyms

multiply combine merge unify unite

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Words that rhyme with divide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abide stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified mortified identified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "divide"?▾

"Divide" has 3 syllables: div · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "divide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "divide" is /dɪˈvaɪd/.

What does "divide" mean?▾

Divide: A thing that divides.

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