How to pronounce devo
Say it like DEV-oh. Devo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛvoʊ/DEV-oh
UK British/ˈdɛvəʊ/DEV-oh
- DEV
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of devo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEV-oh.
What does devo mean?
adjective
- Devastated.
- A devotion; a devotional; a piece of religious text used for devotion, or the time spent on reading and reflecting on such text.
Where does devo come from?
From dev(astated) + -o.
Questions about saying devo
How do you pronounce devo?
Say DEV-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devo?
Devo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · oh.
Is devo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛvəʊ/ (DEV-oh).