To pronounce "divisiveness", say DIV-is-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"divisiveness" has 5 syllables: div-is-iv-en-ess. It rhymes with decisiveness, if that helps it stick.
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"Divisiveness" has 5 syllables: div · is · iv · en · ess.
Divisiveness: The characteristic of being divisive.
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