How to pronounce devilment
Say it like DEV-ul-munt. Devilment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
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- DEV
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devilment 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of devilment
American and British speakers say devilment in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛvəlmənt/ in the US and /ˈdɛvɪlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV-il-munt.
What does devilment mean?
- Devilish action or conduct; wickedness; (more generally) troublemaking behavior; mischief; (countable) an instance of this.
- A devilish, mischievous, or reckless nature; mischievousness.
- Something cruel or evil; also, something which causes distress or suffering.
Where does devilment come from?
From devil + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating the actions or results of what is denoted by the words it is attached to).
Questions about saying devilment
How do you pronounce devilment?
Say DEV-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvəlmənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devilment?
Devilment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · ul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say devilment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛvəlmənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛvɪlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.