How to Pronounce Deviating

To pronounce "deviating", say DEV-iat-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DEV-iat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deviating”

"deviating" has 3 syllables: dev-iat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does deviating mean?

verb

  1. To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
  2. To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

    “His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with deviating

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titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deviating"?▾

"Deviating" has 3 syllables: dev · iat · ing.

What does "deviating" mean?▾

Deviating: To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.

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