How to Pronounce Divine

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

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈvaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “divine”

"divine" has 3 syllables: div-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does divine mean?

noun

  1. One skilled in divinity; a theologian.
  2. A minister of the gospel; a priest; a clergyman.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a god.
  2. Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.

Synonyms

AllahGoddeitygodclergymanclericman of the cloththeologianbeautifuldelightful

Antonyms

horriblehorridnastyunpleasantgodlesssecular

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Words that rhyme with divine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

godlikegodlygodheadheavenlysacredalmightyprovidentialelysian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "divine"?▾

"Divine" has 3 syllables: div · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "divine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "divine" is /dɪˈvaɪn/.

What does "divine" mean?▾

Divine: One skilled in divinity; a theologian.

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