How to pronounce Devon
Say it like DEV-un. Devon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV).
- DEV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Devon
American and British speakers say Devon in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛvən/ in the US and /ˈdɛvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEV-un.
What does Devon mean?
- a county in southwestern England
- red dual-purpose cattle of English origin
Where does Devon come from?
From Old English Defenas, which meant both "Devonians" and "Devon," exemplifying the common Anglo-Saxon practice of naming a place after the people who inhabit it.
Words that rhyme with Devon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Devon.
Questions about saying Devon
How do you pronounce Devon?
Say DEV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛvən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Devon?
Devon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEV). Broken into parts: DEV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Devon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛvən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.