How to pronounce devotional
Say it like dih-VOH-shuh-nul. Devotional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- dih
- VOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devotional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of devotional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-VOH-shuh-nul.
What does devotional mean?
- Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.“She spent much time playing devotional music.”
- A brief religious service.“To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.”
- A text or piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.“Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.”
Where does devotional come from?
From devotion + -al.
Words that rhyme with devotional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devotional.
Questions about saying devotional
How do you pronounce devotional?
Say dih-VOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devotional?
Devotional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: dih · VOH · shuh · nul.
Is devotional 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 /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ (dih-VOH-shuh-nul).