How to Pronounce “divulge”
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- American (US)
- /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/
- British (UK)
- /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/
What “divulge” means
verb — To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.
Example: I will never divulge that secret to anyone.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “divulge” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “divulge” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "divulge" mean?
divulge (verb): To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known. For example — I will never divulge that secret to anyone.
How do you pronounce "divulge" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "divulge", /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "divulge"?
/daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ in American English, /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "divulge"?
“divulge” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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