How to pronounce devan
Say it like DEV-un. Devan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
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- DEV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of devan
American and British speakers say devan in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛvən/ in the US and /ˈdɛvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV-un.
What does devan mean?
- To unload (goods) from a container.
Where does devan come from?
From de- + van?
Words that rhyme with devan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devan.
Questions about saying devan
How do you pronounce devan?
Say DEV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devan?
Devan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say devan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛvən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.