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Pronounced by Salli


Syllables

The word 'divorcee' has 3 syllables.
-ˈvɔr-ˌsi


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Divorcee'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Divorcee' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /v/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ˌ/
#8: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#9: /i/
TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips are tense and wide.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'divorcee'

The divorcee finally got to eat the whole pizza by herself.

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Dizzy developed a devotion for a debonair divorcee who danced the disco, but despite his diligence, the darling didn't desire his dalliance and ditched him for a dashing dude with a driver's license.

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10 American English Words Similar to 'divorcee'

divita
divito
divorce
divorced
divorces
divorcing
divulged
divulging
divvy
diwa

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