How to pronounce devoutly
Say it like dih-VOWT-lee. Devoutly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWT).
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- dih
- VOWT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Devoutly 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.
- VOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of devoutly
American and British speakers say devoutly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvaʊtli/ in the US and /dɪˈvaʊtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VOWT-lee.
What does devoutly mean?
- In a devout manner.
Where does devoutly come from?
From devout + -ly.
Questions about saying devoutly
How do you pronounce devoutly?
Say dih-VOWT-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvaʊtli/. In British English it is /dɪˈvaʊtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in devoutly?
Devoutly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWT). Broken into parts: dih · VOWT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say devoutly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvaʊtli/ and the British form is /dɪˈvaʊtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.