How to pronounce devalue
Say it like dih-VAL-yoo. Devalue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- dih
- VAL
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devalue 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.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of devalue
American and British speakers say devalue in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvæˌlju/ in the US and /dɪˈvæˌljuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VAL-yoo.
What does devalue mean?
- To lower or remove the value of something.
- To lose value; to depreciate.
Where does devalue come from?
From de- + value.
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Questions about saying devalue
How do you pronounce devalue?
Say dih-VAL-yoo. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvæˌlju/. In British English it is /dɪˈvæˌljuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devalue?
Devalue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: dih · VAL · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say devalue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvæˌlju/ and the British form is /dɪˈvæˌljuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.