How to pronounce Devine
Say it like duh-VYNE. Devine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYNE).
- duh
- VYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Devine
American and British speakers say Devine in essentially the same way: /dəˈvaɪn/ in the US and /dəˈvaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-VYNE.
What does Devine mean?
- An unincorporated community in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States.
- A city in Medina County, Texas, United States.
Where does Devine come from?
Reduced Anglicized form of either of two Irish surnames, Ó Duibhín (“descendant of Duibhín”), a byname from a hypocoristic form of dubh (“black”), or Ó Daimhín (“descendant of Daimhín”), a byname from a hypocoristic form of damh (“stag”).
Words that rhyme with Devine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Devine.
Questions about saying Devine
How do you pronounce Devine?
Say duh-VYNE. The American pronunciation is /dəˈvaɪn/. In British English it is /dəˈvaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Devine?
Devine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYNE). Broken into parts: duh · VYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say Devine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈvaɪn/ and the British form is /dəˈvaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.