How to pronounce devote
Say it like dih-VOHT. Devote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHT).
- dih
- VOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devote 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.
- VOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of devote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-VOHT.
What does devote mean?
- to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter; to consecrate.“They devoted their lives to following Jesus Christ.”
- to consign over; to doom“to devote one to destruction”
- to execrate; to curse
Where does devote come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēvōtus, past participle of Latin dēvoveō (“dedicate by a vow, sacrifice oneself, promise solemnly”).
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Words that rhyme with devote
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Questions about saying devote
How do you pronounce devote?
Say dih-VOHT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvoʊt/. In British English it is /dɪˈvəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devote?
Devote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHT). Broken into parts: dih · VOHT.
Is devote 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 /dɪˈvəʊt/ (dih-VOHT).