How to Pronounce Development

To pronounce "development", say DEV-el-opm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “development”

"development" has 4 syllables: dev-el-opm-ent. It rhymes with redevelopment and underdevelopment, if that helps it stick.

What does development mean?

noun

  1. The process of developing; growth, directed change.

    “The development of this story has been slow.”

  2. The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.

    “The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development.”

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Words that rhyme with development

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redevelopmentunderdevelopment

Related words

developinggrowinggrowthexploitationevolutionmaturationontogenyontogenesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "development"?▾

"Development" has 4 syllables: dev · el · opm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "development"?▾

The IPA transcription of "development" is /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/.

What does "development" mean?▾

Development: The process of developing; growth, directed change.

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