diva

How to Split "diva" into Syllables

The word diva is divided into 2 syllables: di·va. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• di — 1st syllable
• va — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of diva:

• IPA: /ˈdiː.və/

📖 Definitions

1. Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress. [from the 19th c.]
2. “diva” in Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary: Based on Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, 7th edition, Springfield, Mass.: G[eorge] & C[harles] Merriam, 1963 (1967 printing), →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Italian diva (“diva, goddess”), from Latin dīva (“goddess”), female of dīvus (“divine, divine one; notably a deified mortal”), from Old Latin deivā, from Proto-Italic *deiwā (“goddess”), feminine of *deiwos (“god”), from Proto-Indo-European *deywós (“god”). From Latin dīva (“goddess”). Borrowed from Italian diva (“goddess”), from Latin diva, feminine form of divus. From Italian, from Latin, the feminine form of dīvus (“divine one; deified mortal”)....

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare diva with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
diva	2	di·va
div	1	div
dope	2	do-pe
dative	3	da-ti-ve
dweeb	1	dweeb

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to diva:

div, dive, divan, diver, divot, divvy, divert, divest.