How to pronounce devoted
Say it like dih-VOH-tid. Devoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- dih
- VOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devoted 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.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of devoted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-VOH-tid.
What does devoted mean?
- zealous in devotion or affection“a devoted husband and father”“devoted friends”
- (followed by to) dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use“large sums devoted to the care of the poor”“a life devoted to poetry”
Where does devoted come from?
From devote + -ed.
Words that rhyme with devoted
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Questions about saying devoted
How do you pronounce devoted?
Say dih-VOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devoted?
Devoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: dih · VOH · tid.
Is devoted 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 /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/ (dih-VOH-tid).