How to pronounce devising
Say it like dih-VY-zing. Devising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
- dih
- VY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of devising
American and British speakers say devising in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VY-zing.
What does devising mean?
- the act of creating a plan or some object, especially a will
- present participle and gerund of devise How to pronounce devise
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Words that rhyme with devising
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Questions about saying devising
How do you pronounce devising?
Say dih-VY-zing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devising?
Devising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: dih · VY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say devising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.