How to pronounce dev
Say it like DEV. Dev is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɛv/DEV
UK British/dɛv/DEV
- DEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dev pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dev
American and British speakers say dev in essentially the same way: /dɛv/ in the US and /dɛv/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV.
What does dev mean?
noun
- A monster, dragon, serpent, or giant.
- An immortal spirit who inhabits old ruins.
Where does dev come from?
From Armenian դեւ (dew).
Words that rhyme with dev
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dev.
Questions about saying dev
How do you pronounce dev?
Say DEV. The American pronunciation is /dɛv/. In British English it is /dɛv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dev?
Dev is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEV.
Do Americans and Brits say dev the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛv/ and the British form is /dɛv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.