How to Pronounce Devil

To pronounce "devil", say DEV-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛvəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

devil

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying devil, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdɛvəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devil”

"devil" has 2 syllables: dev-il. It rhymes with level and bedevil, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: devoll — easy to mix up when writing.

What does devil mean?

noun

  1. An evil creature.
  2. (with article) The chief devil; Satan.

verb

  1. To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
  2. To annoy or bother.

Synonyms

bastardbitchbuggerstinkercowsoddemonbedevil

Antonyms

Godangelconsciencegod

Hear “devil” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with devil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

levelbedevildaredevildishevelkeveldrevil

Related words

demondickensfienddaimondaemonsatanogre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devil"?▾

"Devil" has 2 syllables: dev · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "devil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devil" is /ˈdɛvəl/.

What does "devil" mean?▾

Devil: An evil creature.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “devil” in the full dictionary →