How to Pronounce Devastation

To pronounce "devastation", say DEV-ast-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devastation”

"devastation" has 4 syllables: dev-ast-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does devastation mean?

noun

  1. The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
  2. Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.

Synonyms

devastavit

Words that rhyme with devastation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

ruindesolationravagingdestructionruinationwreckhavocdeterioration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devastation"?▾

"Devastation" has 4 syllables: dev · ast · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "devastation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devastation" is /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/.

What does "devastation" mean?▾

Devastation: The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

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