How to pronounce devolved
Say it like dih-VOLVD. Devolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVD).
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- dih
- VOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devolved 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.
- VOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of devolved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-VOLVD.
What does devolved mean?
- simple past and past participle of devolve How to pronounce devolve
Words that rhyme with devolved
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Questions about saying devolved
How do you pronounce devolved?
Say dih-VOLVD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɑlvd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devolved?
Devolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVD). Broken into parts: dih · VOLVD.
Is devolved pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈvɒlvd/ (dih-VOLVD).