How to Pronounce Device

To pronounce "device", say DEV-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dəˈvaɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dəˈvaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “device”

"device" has 3 syllables: dev-ic-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: devise — easy to mix up when writing.

What does device mean?

noun

  1. Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

    “There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener.”

  2. A peripheral device; an item of hardware.

Synonyms

contrivanceinventionapparatusappliancedesignequipmentgadget

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Words that rhyme with device

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificesufficeiceslice

Related words

twistgimmickcontrivancemachineryapparatuscontraptionmechanismmachine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "device"?▾

"Device" has 3 syllables: dev · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "device"?▾

The IPA transcription of "device" is /dəˈvaɪs/.

What does "device" mean?▾

Device: Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

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