How to Pronounce Devastate

To pronounce "devastate", say DEV-ast-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “devastate”

"devastate" has 4 syllables: dev-ast-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does devastate mean?

verb

  1. To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.
  2. To destroy a whole collection of related ideas, beliefs, and strongly held opinions.

Synonyms

decimatedestroyrazeruin

Words that rhyme with devastate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

ravagewastedesolatedestroyruinwreckdemolishannihilate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devastate"?▾

"Devastate" has 4 syllables: dev · ast · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "devastate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devastate" is /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/.

What does "devastate" mean?▾

Devastate: To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

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