How to Pronounce "divide by"
expression
dɪˈvaɪd/ /ˈbaɪ
di-VYD BYE
dɪvˈaɪd/ /bˈaɪ
di-VID BYE
Definition
To split a number into equal parts by another number in mathematics; used when doing division.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈvaɪd/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
dɪvˈaɪd/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VYD BYE
UK
di-VID BYE
Listen in Context
Please divide 12 by 4.
To find the answer, divide 20 by 5.
We divide 100 by 10 to get 10.
Just divide the total by the number of people, and you'll know how much each person pays.