How to pronounce devisen
Say it like duh-VEE-zun. Devisen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- duh
- VEE
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devisen 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of devisen
American and British speakers say devisen in essentially the same way: /dəˈvizən/ in the US and /dəˈviːzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-VEE-zun.
What does devisen mean?
- Foreign currency.
Where does devisen come from?
Borrowed from German Devisen.
Words that rhyme with devisen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devisen.
Questions about saying devisen
How do you pronounce devisen?
Say duh-VEE-zun. The American pronunciation is /dəˈvizən/. In British English it is /dəˈviːzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devisen?
Devisen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: duh · VEE · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say devisen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈvizən/ and the British form is /dəˈviːzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.