English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Divine Pronunciation
Divine is pronounced di-VYN, IPA /dɪˈvaɪn/.
di-VYN
US /dɪˈvaɪn/ · UK /dɪˈvaɪn/
Syllables: di · VYN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Coming from a god or like one, and in casual use wonderfully good.
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Divine in a Sentence
- The text claims divine authority for every rule.
- That pudding was absolutely divine.
- They prayed for divine help and got rain.
Common Mispronunciations of Divine
Not DY-vyn
The weight goes to the second beat, leaving a weak di at the front.
Not di-VEEN
An i before a silent e runs long, so the word rhymes with mine.
Tip: Divinity pulls the peak back and shortens the vowel: duh-VI-nuh-tee.
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