How to Pronounce "dividend"
word
ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd
DIH-vi-dend
dˈɪvɪdənd
DIH-vi-dend
Definition
A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a reward for investing in the company. It is often paid from profits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd
British English
dˈɪvɪdənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIH-vi-dend
UK
DIH-vi-dend
Listen in Context
The company paid a dividend to its shareholders last month.
A high dividend means you earn more from your shares.
Not all companies give a dividend every year.
Investors were happy when the bank increased its dividend this quarter.