How to pronounce devastavit
Say it like dee-vuh-STAY-vit. Devastavit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- dee
- vuh
- STAY
- vit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devastavit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of devastavit
American and British speakers say devastavit in essentially the same way: /ˌdivəˈsteɪvɪt/ in the US and /ˌdiːvəˈsteɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-vuh-STAY-vit.
What does devastavit mean?
- Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastation.
- In full, writ of devastavit: a writ issued against an executor or administrator claiming compensation for such misapplication of assets.
Where does devastavit come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin dēvastāvit (“he has wasted”), from dēvastāre, from dēvastō (“to devastate, lay waste”), from de- + vastāre (from vastō (“to devastate, lay waste, ravage”), from vastus (“deserted, wasted”), from Proto-Indo-Europ
Questions about saying devastavit
How do you pronounce devastavit?
Say dee-vuh-STAY-vit. The American pronunciation is /ˌdivəˈsteɪvɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːvəˈsteɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devastavit?
Devastavit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: dee · vuh · STAY · vit.
Do Americans and Brits say devastavit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdivəˈsteɪvɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːvəˈsteɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.