How to pronounce devoid
Say it like dih-VOYD. Devoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOYD).
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- dih
- VOYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devoid 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.
- VOYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of devoid
American and British speakers say devoid in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɔɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈvɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VOYD.
What does devoid mean?
- Completely without; having none of“I went searching for a knife, but the kitchen was devoid of anything sharper than a spoon.”
Where does devoid come from?
From obsolete Middle English verb devoiden, from Old French desvuidier (“to empty out”) (compare French dévider).
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Words that rhyme with devoid
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Questions about saying devoid
How do you pronounce devoid?
Say dih-VOYD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɔɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devoid?
Devoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOYD). Broken into parts: dih · VOYD.
Do Americans and Brits say devoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɔɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.