How to pronounce devagueify
Say it like duh-VAY-ghih-fy. Devagueify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- duh
- VAY
- ghih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devagueify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of devagueify
American and British speakers say devagueify in essentially the same way: /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/ in the US and /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-VAY-ghih-fy.
What does devagueify mean?
- to make less vague
Where does devagueify come from?
From de- + vague + -ify.
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Questions about saying devagueify
How do you pronounce devagueify?
Say duh-VAY-ghih-fy. The American pronunciation is /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devagueify?
Devagueify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: duh · VAY · ghih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say devagueify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /dəˈveɪɡɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.