How to pronounce devotees
Say it like dev-uh-TEEZ. Devotees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ).
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- dev
- uh
- TEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devotees 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.
- TEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of devotees
American and British speakers say devotees in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛvəˈtiz/ in the US and /ˌdɛvəˈtiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dev-uh-TEEZ.
What does devotees mean?
- plural of devotee How to pronounce devotee
Words that rhyme with devotees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devotees.
Questions about saying devotees
How do you pronounce devotees?
Say dev-uh-TEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛvəˈtiz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛvəˈtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devotees?
Devotees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ). Broken into parts: dev · uh · TEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say devotees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛvəˈtiz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛvəˈtiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.