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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable vorce
  • 7 letters
Syllables
di-vorce: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-VORCE.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɔrs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as di-vorce.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide divorce into syllables?

divorce divides as di-vorce. di-vorce: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in divorce?

Divorce has 2 syllables (di-vorce).

Which syllable is stressed in divorce?

The stressed syllable in divorce is vorce. The 2nd syllable is stressed: di-VORCE.

How do you pronounce divorce?

/dɪˈvɔrs/ in American English.