To pronounce "divorced", say DIV-orc-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"divorced" has 3 syllables: div-orc-ed. It rhymes with reinforced and enforced, if that helps it stick.
verb
“A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them.”
“Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful.”
adjective
“It is a sad fact that 43% of marriages are now divorced.”
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"Divorced" has 3 syllables: div · orc · ed.
Divorced: To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.
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