How to pronounce devi
Say it like DAY-vee. Devi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of devi
American and British speakers say devi in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪvi/ in the US and /ˈdeɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-vee.
What does devi mean?
- A goddess in Vedic mythology, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Words that rhyme with devi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devi.
Questions about saying devi
How do you pronounce devi?
Say DAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devi?
Devi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say devi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.