How to Pronounce Devastating

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

DEV-ast-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “devastating”

"devastating" has 4 syllables: dev-ast-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does devastating 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. Causing devastation

Synonyms

decimatedestroyrazeruin

Words that rhyme with devastating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

witheringdestructiveannihilativecrushingdisrespectfulannihilatingruinousdamaging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devastating"?▾

"Devastating" has 4 syllables: dev · ast · at · ing.

What does "devastating" mean?▾

Devastating: 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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