How to Pronounce Divorcee

To pronounce "divorcee", say DIV-orc-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪvɔːˈsiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪvɔːˈsiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “divorcee”

"divorcee" has 3 syllables: div-orc-ee. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does divorcee mean?

noun

  1. A person divorced.

Antonyms

spouse

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Words that rhyme with divorcee

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conveydisplaydismayfreesobriquetdisarraydevoteeallaygaydecayseekey

Related words

divorcemarriedunmarriedex-wiferemarriedwidow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "divorcee"?▾

"Divorcee" has 3 syllables: div · orc · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "divorcee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "divorcee" is /dɪvɔːˈsiː/.

What does "divorcee" mean?▾

Divorcee: A person divorced.

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