How to pronounce devotee
Say it like dev-uh-TEE. Devotee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
- dev
- uh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devotee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- devGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of devotee
American and British speakers say devotee in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛvəˈti/ in the US and /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dev-uh-TEE.
What does devotee mean?
- An ardent enthusiast or admirer.“He was a devotee of Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
- A believer in a particular religion or god.“devotees of Krishna”
- A person (almost exclusively a man) with a sexual attraction for people with physical disabilities, especially amputees.
Where does devotee come from?
From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with devotee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devotee.
Questions about saying devotee
How do you pronounce devotee?
Say dev-uh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛvəˈti/. In British English it is /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devotee?
Devotee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: dev · uh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say devotee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛvəˈti/ and the British form is /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.