How to pronounce devised
Say it like dih-VYZD. Devised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZD).
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- dih
- VYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devised 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.
- VYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of devised
American and British speakers say devised in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪzd/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VYZD.
What does devised mean?
- simple past and past participle of devise How to pronounce devise
Words that rhyme with devised
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devised.
Questions about saying devised
How do you pronounce devised?
Say dih-VYZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devised?
Devised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZD). Broken into parts: dih · VYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say devised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪzd/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.