How to pronounce devaluate
Say it like dih-VAL-yoo-ayt. Devaluate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
- dih
- VAL
- yoo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devaluate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of devaluate
American and British speakers say devaluate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VAL-yoo-ayt.
What does devaluate mean?
- To devalue, reduce in value.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying devaluate
How do you pronounce devaluate?
Say dih-VAL-yoo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈvæljuːeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devaluate?
Devaluate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: dih · VAL · yoo · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say devaluate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈvæljuːeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.