How to pronounce devastated
Say it like DEV-uh-stay-tid. Devastated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/DEV-uh-stay-tid
UK British/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtəd/DEV-uh-stay-tud
- DEV
- uh
- stay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devastated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of devastated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEV-uh-stay-tud.
What does devastated mean?
adjective
- Ruined, ravaged.“the devastated city”
- Extremely upset and shocked.“Mary Ann was devastated when she found out her son was bullying a girl at school.”
- simple past and past participle of devastate How to pronounce devastate
Questions about saying devastated
How do you pronounce devastated?
Say DEV-uh-stay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devastated?
Devastated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · uh · stay · tid.
Is devastated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtəd/ (DEV-uh-stay-tud).