How to pronounce devises
Say it like dih-VY-ziz. Devises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- dih
- VY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devises 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of devises
American and British speakers say devises in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VY-ziz.
What does devises mean?
- plural of devise How to pronounce devise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of devise How to pronounce devise
Questions about saying devises
How do you pronounce devises?
Say dih-VY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devises?
Devises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say devises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.