How to pronounce develops
Say it like dih-VEL-ups. Develops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
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- dih
- VEL
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Develops 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of develops
American and British speakers say develops in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɛləps/ in the US and /dɪˈvɛləps/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VEL-ups.
What does develops mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of develop How to pronounce develop
Questions about saying develops
How do you pronounce develops?
Say dih-VEL-ups. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛləps/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛləps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in develops?
Develops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: dih · VEL · ups.
Do Americans and Brits say develops the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɛləps/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɛləps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.