Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce dhivehi?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛ.hiː/.
What does dhivehi mean?
An Indo-Aryan language, the official language of the Republic of Maldives.
Where does dhivehi come from?
Borrowed from Dhivehi ދިވެހި (divehi).

How to pronounce dhivehi

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dhivehi”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/dɪˈvɛ.hiː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dhivehi”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “dhivehi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.