How to Pronounce Bedevil

To pronounce "bedevil", say BED-ev-il — 3 syllables, IPA /[bɪˈdɛvəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/[bɪˈdɛvəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bedevil”

"bedevil" has 3 syllables: bed-ev-il. It rhymes with level and daredevil, if that helps it stick.

What does bedevil mean?

verb

  1. To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.

    “Guerrilla attacks continued to bedevil the larger army's supply routes.”

  2. To perplex or bewilder.

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Words that rhyme with bedevil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leveldaredevildishevelkeveldrevil

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bedevil"?▾

"Bedevil" has 3 syllables: bed · ev · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "bedevil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bedevil" is /[bɪˈdɛvəɫ]/.

What does "bedevil" mean?▾

Bedevil: To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.

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