How to Pronounce Developed

To pronounce "developed", say DEV-el-op-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvɛləpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “developed”

"developed" has 4 syllables: dev-el-op-ed. It rhymes with enveloped and underdeveloped, if that helps it stick.

What does developed mean?

verb

  1. To change with a specific direction, progress.

    “Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.”

  2. To progress through a sequence of stages.

    “Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane.   An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.”

adjective

  1. (said of a country) Not primitive; not third-world.
  2. Mature.

Synonyms

adultbigadvancedfirst-worldindustrialised

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Words that rhyme with developed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

envelopedunderdevelopedundeveloped

Related words

industrialimprovedmatureformedformulatedhighly-developedmaturedindustrialised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "developed"?▾

"Developed" has 4 syllables: dev · el · op · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "developed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "developed" is /dɪˈvɛləpt/.

What does "developed" mean?▾

Developed: To change with a specific direction, progress.

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