How to pronounce devilishly
Say it like DEV-uh-lish-lee. Devilishly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
- DEV
- uh
- lish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devilishly 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.
- lishKeep 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 devilishly
American and British speakers say devilishly in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV-uh-lish-lee.
What does devilishly mean?
- In a devilish manner.
- Very, problematically.
Where does devilishly come from?
From devilish + -ly.
Questions about saying devilishly
How do you pronounce devilishly?
Say DEV-uh-lish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devilishly?
Devilishly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · uh · lish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say devilishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.