How to pronounce devoto
Say it like dih-VOH-toh. Devoto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈvoʊtoʊ/dih-VOH-toh
UK British/dɪˈvəʊtəʊ/dih-VOH-toh
- dih
- VOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devoto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of devoto
- 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-toh.
What does devoto mean?
noun
- A devotee.
Where does devoto come from?
Borrowed from Italian devoto.
Words that rhyme with devoto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devoto.
Questions about saying devoto
How do you pronounce devoto?
Say dih-VOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvəʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devoto?
Devoto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: dih · VOH · toh.
Is devoto 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 /dɪˈvəʊtəʊ/ (dih-VOH-toh).