How to Pronounce Devastated

To pronounce "devastated", say DEV-ast-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DEV-ast-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “devastated”

"devastated" has 4 syllables: dev-ast-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does devastated 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.

adjective

  1. Ruined, ravaged.

    “the devastated city”

  2. Extremely upset and shocked.

    “a devastated widow”

Synonyms

decimatedestroyrazeruin

Words that rhyme with devastated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

destroyeddesolatewastedblastedruineddesolatedravagedwrecked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devastated"?▾

"Devastated" has 4 syllables: dev · ast · at · ed.

What does "devastated" mean?▾

Devastated: 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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