How to pronounce devastatingly
Say it like DEV-uh-stay-ting-lee. Devastatingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋli/DEV-uh-stay-ting-lee
UK British/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋli/DEV-uh-stay-ting-lee
- DEV
- uh
- stay
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devastatingly 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of devastatingly
- 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-ting-lee.
What does devastatingly mean?
adverb
- In a devastating manner.
Where does devastatingly come from?
From devastating + -ly.
Questions about saying devastatingly
How do you pronounce devastatingly?
Say DEV-uh-stay-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devastatingly?
Devastatingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · uh · stay · ting · lee.
Is devastatingly 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 /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋli/ (DEV-uh-stay-ting-lee).