How to pronounce devours
Say it like dih-VOW-erz. Devours has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- dih
- VOW
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devours 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.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of devours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VOW-uz.
What does devours mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of devour How to pronounce devour
Words that rhyme with devours
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of devours.
Questions about saying devours
How do you pronounce devours?
Say dih-VOW-erz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaʊɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devours?
Devours has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: dih · VOW · erz.
Is devours pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈvaʊəz/ (dih-VOW-uz).